Cyril Ramaphosa's Indecisive Leadership Leaves Security Cluster in Disarray

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

In a time of rising crime and public insecurity, President Cyril Ramaphosa's indecision regarding the security cluster is causing widespread concern among South ...

Pope Leo XIV’s Complex Peace and Development Crusade in Africa

Kim Heller|Published

Pope Leo XIV's recent visit to Africa highlights his bold stance on peace amidst political turmoil. This article explores the implications of his messages on war, ...

Enhancing Intelligence Coordination in a Fragmented Security Landscape

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

The establishment of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination aims to enhance intelligence integration in South Africa's fragmented security landscape. ...

UN Secretary-General Race: Too Many Candidates Without Political Support

Daniel Safran-Hon|Published

The selection of a new UN Secretary-General is fraught with challenges, as evidenced by the recent nominations of Virginia Gamba, Michelle Bachelet, and Macky Sall. ...

Roelf Meyer's Diplomatic Posting Raises Questions About Retribution, Nation-Building

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US reflects a strategic response to diplomatic tensions, showcasing the ...

Pope Leo XIV In Africa: A Mission of Hope, Peace, and Social Justice

Fr Nhlanhla T. Mchunu|Published

Pope Leo XIV's eleven-day apostolic journey across Africa highlights the continent's growing role in global Catholicism, addresses pressing humanitarian issues, ...

Breaking From Their Past A Daunting Task For The DA's New Leadership

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

The Democratic Alliance faces critical questions about its new leadership under Gordon Hill-Lewis. As the party seeks to rebrand itself, can it address longstanding ...

Malema’s Sentencing Another Test for SA’s Legal, Political Frameworks

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published

Julius Malema's recent sentencing raises critical questions about the intersection of law and politics in South Africa, highlighting the challenges faced by the ...

Safeguarding Democracy: The Role of Electoral Justice in Maintaining Integrity

Justice Dhaya Pillay|Published

This article explores the critical role of electoral justice in safeguarding democratic integrity amidst global threats. It discusses the implications of democratic ...

Strengthening Ties: South Africa and China's New Citrus Export Agreement

Prof. David Monyae|Published

South Africa and China have strengthened their economic ties with a new phytosanitary agreement that will enhance citrus exports, reduce costs, and create job opportunities ...

Palestinian Prisoners’ Day: Torture, Abuse, and the Need for Global Accountability

Woody Aroun and Anna Weekes|Published

On the 52nd annual Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we explore the alarming developments affecting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, including the introduction ...

Is Julius Malema's five-year sentence a fair punishment or political persecution?

Prof. Sipho Seepe|Published

Julius Malema's five-year prison sentence for a celebratory gunshot raises questions about justice and political persecution in South Africa, igniting debates about ...

Mali's Backing of Autonomy Plan a Setback for Sahrawi Cause

Kim Heller|Published

As Mali shifts its diplomatic stance to support Morocco's Autonomy Plan, the prospects for Sahrawi self-determination face unprecedented challenges. This article ...

Julius Malema’s Sentencing: Justice or Political Persecution?

Prof. Sipho Seepe|Published

Julius Malema's five-year prison sentence for a celebratory gunshot raises questions about justice and political persecution in South Africa, igniting debates about ...

SA's Faltering Reconciliation Project and the Struggle for Justice

Sithembiso Bhengu|Published

Explore the implications of the TRC's failure to prosecute apartheid-era crimes and how it reflects on South Africa's reconciliation efforts, revealing a complex ...

DA Seeks Electoral Supremacy Through Generational Change

Prof. Dirk Kotzé|Published

Explore the implications of the Democratic Alliance's new leadership under Geordin Hill-Lewis as they prepare for the upcoming elections, focusing on generational ...

Kenya's 2027 Elections: Confronting Violence Against Women in Politics

Nerima Wako-Ojiwa and Devon Knudsen|Published

Kenyan women are at the forefront of defending democracy, facing significant challenges such as rising gender-based violence and political intimidation. This article ...

Pope Leo XIV's Historic Tour of Africa: A Focus On Peace and Migration

RT News|Published

Pope Leo XIV embarks on an 11-day tour across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, focusing on peace, migration, and interfaith dialogue amid rising ...

The Importance of South Africa's Shift Towards the G77 and Global South

Ashraf Patel|Published

Explore how South Africa's strategic pivot towards the G77 and the Global South could reshape its international relations and enhance cooperation among developing ...