What Desai forgets to mention about Malema in ‘Julius vs the...
In his latest Al Jazeera documentary, “Julius vs the ANCâ€, filmmaker Rehad Desai portrays Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) commander-in-chief Julius Malema as a rising...
#StoptheSale activists celebrate Tafelberg victory
It could be a huge stride against Apartheid spatial planning in Cape Town. The Western Cape High Court ruled in favour of civil society...
Good Party Will Fight Evil – Patricia De Lille
"We believe that if good people do nothing, that is when corruption and evil triumphs in our country," Good party leader Patricia de Lille...
Let’s get to work. Now is the time for democratic renewal...
This is a paper written by Shaeera Kalla and Shafee Verachia. It was presented at the Defend Our Democracy Campaign’s Launch of the Conference...
“Beyond the Holiday: exploring systemic and structural factors in Human Rights”
Less than 24 hours before the annual observance of the commemoration of the Sharpeville massacre, which occurred on the 21st of March in 1960...
The opportunity of the moment for white people, and how not...
As civic action momentum builds in the wake of last week’s events, Hilton Johnson thought it apt to share a couple of thoughts as...
Extract from Noni Jabavu: A Stranger at Home
Noni Jabavu, the first Black South African woman to publish books of memoir, was also one of the first African women who pursued a...
On reading Ramaphosa: The Man Who Would Be King
Cyril Ramaphosa is the man of the moment, no matter how hard most of us wish he weren't. The national conference of the African...
‘The Hate U Give’ Trailer Has Dropped!
On June 25, the movie trailer for The Hate U Give or T.H.U.G book by Angie Thomas dropped at the BET Awards. The movie...
What role will religiously-affiliated parties have in the #LGE2021?
Almost 325 political parties are set to contest the local government elections on November 1. There is no telling what role smaller parties will...
The ANC Recalls Zuma: What Happens Next?
The African National Congress’ (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule held a press briefing on Tuesday at the party headquarters Luthuli House to inform the media...
Clinton Chauke’s “Born In Chains” Tells Why We Need Economic Freedom...
"Growing up as a born free I was told there were a lot of things I could access - education, shelter, even food, sometimes....
The results are trickling in slowly in the Western Cape #LGE2021
With some way to go in the votes counting in the Western Cape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is sitting on over 50% of the...
How Iran Discriminates Against The Baha’i Minority
On 2 November international civil society alliance Civicus hosted an event that showcased the persecution faced by the Baha'i people by the Islamic theocracy...
Why The WASP Won’t Be Contesting The 2019 Elections
The Workers and Socialist Party (WASP) will not be taking part in the 2019 National Elections. Formed in 2013, the party competed in the...
The “New Dawn” Might Work For The ANC, But Not For...
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At his inauguration as the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa pleaded with Zimbabweans to rally behind his presidency and make sure that they campaign...
How FC Barcelona could end up in Stoke on a cold...
Spain is in the grips of a crisis at the moment. This week the Catalan region – located in the north-western corner of the...
Palestinian Academics Urge UCT To Support Boycott Of Israeli Academic Institutions
COMMENT
Update: On Saturday, the UCT council declined to adopt the resolution of a full academic boycott of Israeli institutions, which was passed by the...
Durban: Fresh Land Grabs In Cato Crest
Different areas in Durban have been sparked by land grabs over the last two weeks, with the most recent one being in Cato Crest,...
ANC councillor in Durban: “You have to be the eyes and...
Durban's ward 26, comprising of beachfront areas and tourist spots, is a hotly contested area in this year's local government elections. The ward was...
