THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK MEDIA OWNERSHIP TODAY
On Wednesday, we woke up to the news of a change in ownership of a 128-year-old newspaper in neighbouring Eswatini, but what caught my attention was not just the change itself—it was the reaction to it. The sale of such a historic publication should have been a moment of reflection on the progress made in […]
“KILL THE BOER, KILL THE FARMER” CHANT FUELLED BY THE LINGERING RACIAL INEQUITIES OF THE NEW SA
On March 21, EFF leader Julius Malema – a rabble-rouser of note – disrupted SA’s national peace and comfort when he chanted the controversial political slogan “kill the boer, kill the farmer”. One thing for sure Malema knew too well that no one, not even AfriForum, could haul him before the courts. In 2022, AfriForum […]
DR MOKAE’S FAMILY DECRIES LACK OF EMPATHY FROM GOVERNMENT
The family of slain people’s doctor, Gomolemo Mokae, has bemoaned the fact that not a single government official has visited them to offer condolences and support following his brutal murder three weeks ago. This was said at his memorial service at Freedom Park in Pretoria on Friday. Johnny Mokae, Dr Mokae’s elder brother, said judging […]
DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE TO BE IMMORTALISED BY FREEDOM PARK
The name of Dr Gomolemo Mokae, slain Black Consciousness leader, will be immortalized for generations to come. The announcement was made during the memorial service held at Freedom Park in Pretoria. Console Tleane, a top official at Freedom Park who addressed the dignified service in honour of the “People’s Doctor”, said Dr Mokae’s name has […]
BC STALWARTS TO HONOUR SLAIN DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE IN A SPECIAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
A glittering array of artists and political activists are expected to converge on Freedom Park, in Pretoria, on Friday to honour the legacy of slain Black Consciousness icon, Dr Gomolemo Mokae. Dr Mokae (61), was assassinated in his home in Zone 1 Garankuwa, north of Pretoria, three weeks ago. His assailants are still at large. […]
RUSSIA’S AMB-DESIGNATE AMBAROV JOINS “BATTLE OF CUITO CUANAVALE” REMEMBRANCE
Ambassador-designate of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov on 23 March 2025 attended a Day of Reflection on Resistance and Liberation Heritage in commemoration of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale at Freedom Park in Pretoria. The keynote address was delivered by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa Mr. Gayton […]
TRUMP LEAVES WAR-MONGERING EUROPE IN HIS WAKE AS HE EMBRACES RUSSIA
Within ten minutes of his call with the US President Donald Trump this week, Russian leader Vladimir Putin instructed his military to halt all attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. That is how determined both Trump and Putin are apparently eager to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, which Trump vows would never have […]
BOTSWANA’S DRUG CONVICT LESEDI MOLAPISI WINS STAY OF EXECUTION IN BANGLADESH
The convicted Botswana national, Ms Lesedi Molapisi, who was due to be hanged by the Bangladeshi authorities on Friday March 21, has been granted a last-minute stay of execution. The Ambassador of Botswana to India, Gilbert Mangole, announced in a radio interview that the government of Botswana has appealed Ms Molapisi’s conviction and sentence. The […]
KIRSTY COVENTRY MAKES MULTIPLE HISTORY AS SHE BECOMES IOC PRESIDENT
The campaign and endorsement by Global South Media Network (GSMN) of Kirsty Coventry to become the new IOC boss has come to fruition. Zimbabwean Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry has made history after she was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). After defeating six male competitors for the position, Coventry becomes the first ever […]
IT IS TIME FOR A WOMAN TO LEAD THE IOC
In a matter of days, from the 18th to 23rd March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) holds presidential elections of great significance in that in one of the rarest moments, an African candidate has raised a hand to contest. She is Ms Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, an IOC Executive Board member with impeccable credentials. In my view, […]
SA GOVT BEMOANS THE SHOCK EXPULSION OF ITS US ENVOY, AMB RASOOL
The SA government has bemoaned the shock expulsion of its top envoy to Washington, Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a social media post yesterday that Amb Rasool has been declared a persona non grata. The state department accused Amb Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. […]
SA’S RELOCATION OF TAIWAN’S OFFICE OUT OF THE CAPITAL IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW
Earlier this month, on March 5 to be specific, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) officially updated its website, renaming the “Taipei Liaison Office” to the “Taipei Commercial Office”. The significance of this move in light of bilateral relations between Pretoria and Beijing cannot be overemphasized. Taiwan, autonomous part of China, cannot enjoy […]