Tag: south africa

• The White Genocide Lie: A Weapon of Apartheid Nostalgia and Racist Deflection

  May 23

  South Africa is grappling with the harmful “white genocide” myth, which distorts realities for political gain, primarily by white South Africans unwilling to relinquish their apartheid-era privileges. This narrative falsely… more ›

• Apartheid Amnesia in the Oval Office: Insulting the Black Majority and Trivialising History

  May 22

  The White House meeting featuring South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside golf stars Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, has sparked outrage among South Africans due to its perceived insensitivity regarding… 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 ›

• 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 ›

• 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 ›

• AfriForum’s Misinformation: The Threat to South Africa’s Equality

  Feb 8

  South Africa is facing challenges to its pursuit of equality and justice, undermined by right-wing lobbies that aim to preserve apartheid-era privileges. Organizations like AfriForum promote misinformation about land reforms,… more ›