Parties must forego ideological rigidity and compromise for the common good, says Mpho Phalatse about making coalitions work.
South Africa
Politics and Society Ukraine war reveals Africa divided
Russia’s invasion of its West-leaning neighbour revives Cold War faultlines and shows its influence across the continent.
Politics and Society July riots reports exposes SA’s failed neoliberalism
Sparked by Jacob Zuma loyalists but spurred by infighting and impoverishment, the 2021 riots show a society trapped between predator politics and state abandonment.
Politics and Society Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay
A migrant’s dream is tied to the dreams of their family, the analysis found. The same is true of their actions.
Politics and Society Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal under international law: suggesting it’s not is dangerous
No state in the global community should have to earn Russia’s compliance with the law. If the rule of law is not respected, the entire global community becomes as vulnerable as Ukraine is now.
Politics and Society History may explain South Africa’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The relationship between South Africa and the West, especially the US, has a complex history. Not least because the US designated those fighting the apartheid regime, as terrorists.
Arts, Culture and Sport Shane Warne was ‘the king of mind games’
South Africans loved to hate him, but the supremely talented and bigger-than-life spin bowler from Australia had an impact on the country that few cricketers can match.
Politics and Society Ukraine war: fresh warning that Africa needs to be vigilant against Russia’s destabilising influence
Russia is attempting to export its governance model of an authoritarian, kleptocratic and transactional regime onto Africa.
Arts, Culture and Sport Shane Warne — Obituary: ‘The cricketing world has been robbed of a piece of its fabric’
African cricketers and administrators have paid tribute to leg-spin idol, Shane Warne who influenced many Zimbabwean, Kenyan and South African spinners. Steve Tikolo, who captained Kenya in the 2003 World Cup and former Zimbabwean limited-overs skipper Prosper Utseya also paid tribute to the legend whose name in etched in cricket folklore.