South African politicians just don’t get us anymore
There exists within the current South African political climate, indicators that it is time for greater youth representation. TAD KHOSA reviews the current crop...
In Defence Of Safe Spaces
Safe spaces are often mocked and misunderstood. Those who are excluded from certain safe spaces feel discriminated against or feel that it is a...
Malema And Rape As A Metaphor
It is disturbing enough to hear someone use rape as a metaphor in casual conversation. It's even worse when the leader of a political...
Why do Africans give a shit about Trump calling us “shithole...
On Thursday, Trump was exposed for calling Haiti, El Salvador and African states “shithole countriesâ€Â during an official meeting discussing immigrant protection.
The whole world was...
A POC Supper At UCT’s Decolonial School Is Causing White Tears
An objection to a People Of Colour (POC)-only space at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Winter Decolonial School is shifting the attention from...
Sydney Mufamadi vs Pascale Lamche, And The Politics Of Memory
The politics of memory were on full display at a press conference hosted by the former safety and security minister Sydney Mufamadi - an...
“The Only Democratic Thing About The Congo Is In The Name”
President Joseph Kabila has overstayed his welcome in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Congolese have been protesting his brutal reign despite violent...
How Civic Education Can Ensure Youth Democratic Participation
As 24 countries across Africa will be holding elections this year, the Democracy Development Programme in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and My Vote...
#AlexTotalShutdown: “The Strike Is Killing Us As Grade 12 Learners”
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The doors of Jaconia Moloutsi’s (19) school have been shut for the second week now. Alexandra township, where Moloutsi has lived...
Understanding the vocabulary of #ElectionResults
The 2021 local government elections have come and gone. The results counting is now in full force. With the results, a number of terms...
How Political Instability Causes Surge In HIV Infection In Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, situated on the southeast coast of Africa. The country gained independence from France in 1960...
“But how will we pay for it?” Financing a UBIG
Universal Basic Income Guarantee Factsheet Series
Keen to learn more about a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) but not sure where to start? Over the...
EFF In KZN Struggles With Factionalism Ahead Of Elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in KwaZulu-Natal say the list confirmation process was a success, ahead of the 2019 national elections, however, a court...
Why Israel Is Having Another Elections This Year, And What’s At...
The Apartheid Israeli state is going to the polls in snap legislative elections on September 17. These are to vote for the 12 members...
South Africa Is Anti Poor Youth
South Africa is anti-poor youth. Every youth month, this country parades itself as being pro-youth, while our parliament is still old. And male. Amongst...
Durban Informal Traders March Against The City’s ‘Clean Up’ Campaign
The Market Users Committee (MUC) has called on the KwaZulu-Natal Premier's office to establish an independent commission of inquiry following allegations of irregularities by...
Herman Mashaba is a poverty shamer and cannot lead us
If I were to kill myself to obliterate everything that Herman Mashaba stands for, I would have to request for more bodies to partake...
“The ANC Has To Focus On To The Youth”
Thousands of people flocked the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday for the African National Congress 107th birthday celebration, and launch of its manifesto for...
“The Change I Want To See: Inclusion Of Young People In...
As people filled various polls to cast their vote, the Daily Vox caught up with born frees who are first time voters in Durban...
Why Numsa and NUM Hate The New Independent Power Producers Deal
On Wednesday, energy minister Jeff Radebe signed a R55.92 billion contract with 27 independent renewable energy power producers which is set to produce more...
