Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.
The fixes to our broken governance and politics will not be found in palaces or in parliaments, but in communities....
A cold-blooded shooting is a common trope in gangsta rap - but a disturbing new development in South African hip-hop.
With ‘Afrobeats’ picking up steam globally, more African acts are being recognized for their musical talents and their contribution to current pop culture. Of the African...
The decline in support for the ANC suggests that coalition governments will become increasingly common in the country, affecting its appointment policy.
Those who exclude any groups of people from God’s kingdom choose to ignore the teaching of Jesus.
As the 20th century’s preeminent scholar-activist on race, W.E.B. Du Bois would not be surprised by modern-day attempts at whitewashing American history. He saw them in...
Africa is considered too high risk as a destination for big US pop tours - but Beyoncé could and should break the mould.
The Tanzanian president’s reform drive has endeared her to the populace but will also embolden opposition to her political ambitions.
Kenyans are increasingly adopting the technology that infuses liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), typically used in homes for cooking, to ignite and drive their cars. The Auto...
Some Southern African states show that you can vote against Russian aggression and still remain non-aligned.
South African Tourism wants to sponsor football club Tottenham Hotspur. Many feel the money could be better spent developing local sport.
