Tag: Politics

• 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 ›

• Jacob Zuma and the MK Party: A Critical Analysis of Leadership, Legacy, and The Future

  Mar 31

  President Jacob Zuma remains a contentious figure in South African politics. His complex legacy includes skilled political maneuvering and significant governance failures, marked by corruption allegations during his presidency (2009–2018).… 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 ›

• ANC’s 2025 Budget Fails South Africa’s Most Vulnerable

  Mar 14

  The ANC’s 2025 National Budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, outlines a R2.59 trillion plan that aims to address growth and equity. However, it is criticized for deepening inequality,… more ›

• The DA’s United States Escapade: Has The DA Overplayed Its Hand?

  Mar 8

  The 2024 South African general elections led to a significant political shift, as the African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure a parliamentary majority, winning only 40% of the vote.… 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 ›

• ANC’s Fiscal Fiasco: A Betrayal of the Poor and a Failure of Leadership

  Feb 20

  The African National Congress (ANC), once a champion for the marginalized, is now criticized for its poor governance and betrayal of its core constituents following the last-minute postponement of the… more ›