Tag: history

• Beyond the Red Carpet: Understanding the Difference Between State, Official, and Working Visits

  May 20

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent low-key working visit to the United States on 19 May 2025, ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump, has sparked debate on social media regarding… more ›

• Celebrating Africa Month – Embracing the Continent’s Richness and Promise

  May 6

  May is recognized as Africa Month, celebrating the continent’s diversity, heritage, and achievements. This month invites reflection on Africa’s geographical grandeur, with its vast landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundant natural… more ›

• The Zulu Parade Controversy: Cultural Resistance or Harmful Appropriation?

  Apr 17

  The Zulu parade in New Orleans, originating in 1909 as a form of Black American resistance, reflects a complex interplay between cultural representation and appropriation. Initially a satirical response to… more ›

• The Contested Legacy of Inkatha: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the IFP’s Fifty-Year Journey Through South Africa’s Turbulent History

  Mar 24

  The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), founded by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 1975, embodies a complex narrative in South Africa’s liberation struggle. Originating from the apartheid Bantustan system, it sought to… more ›

• Trumping The Bully: A Strategic Path For South Africa

  Mar 15

  The re-election of Donald Trump as US president has triggered significant diplomatic tensions with South Africa, fueled by his aggressive rhetoric and claims of “white genocide.” Alongside Elon Musk, Trump… more ›

• The ANC’s Hollow Renewal: A Party Still Running from Accountability

  Mar 6

  The African National Congress (ANC) claims to prioritize renewal, yet its actions during the Phala Phala scandal reveal a persistent culture of impunity. The party’s refusal to release the classified… more ›

• The Imperative of a Black-Oriented Civil Movement: A Call to Support Dr. Ndlozi’s Vision

  Feb 11

  By Nco Dube | 11 February 2025 In a world where the voices of the marginalised are often drowned out by the amplified narratives of privilege, the need for robust,… more ›

• The Insidious Blindness of White Denial: Confronting the Legacy of Colonialism and Apartheid

  Feb 10

  The recent debate over Donald Trump’s executive order to sanction South Africa highlights the hypocrisy surrounding narratives of white victimhood. Misleading claims about white South Africans facing land seizures ignore… more ›

• The Deportation of Janusz Walus: A Controversial Chapter in South Africa’s History

  Dec 10

  The deportation of Janusz Walus, who assassinated South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, has ignited public debate. After nearly 30 years in prison, Walus was released on parole in December… more ›

• Embracing Modernity in Zulu Culture: A Royal Debate

  Dec 7

  The Zulu monarchy, represented by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, faces a critical juncture between upholding traditional customs and adapting to modern societal changes. Recent discussions arose from the king’s appearance in… more ›