THE “AFRIKANER REFUGEES” FALLACY EXPOSES THE MALADY IN SA-US RELATIONS
Never in the history of democratic South Africa has so few caused so much pain to so many and with impunity. The preposterous saga of a very tiny minority of Afrikaners who this week flew to the US under the utterly false pretense of escaping persecution has pooh-poohed Mandela’s dream of a South Africa for […]
THE DAY THE STRUGGLE WENT CORPORATE
There was no drumroll. No grand announcement. No whisper even. But it happened — quietly, suddenly, and irrevocably. Somewhere between the last exile’s return and the first BEE deal signed, the South African liberation struggle changed outfits. It swapped khaki fatigues and wood-handled AKs for navy-blue suits, Montblanc pens, and private equity portfolios. That day, […]
STELLIES SQUATTER: A SYSTEM BENDING TO EXPLOITATION
In a scandal that has pierced the peaceful facade of SA’s wine country, Stellenbosch, a local man has been ordered by the High Court to repay nearly R1 million after years of slyly dodging rent and housing payments.Kevin Brown, once seen as an unassuming tenant, has cunningly exploited various legal loopholes for his own benefit. […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S REMARKS ON OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE
“It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Official Visit reflects our shared commitment to enhancing our bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our peoples. This is a historic visit. This is the first time the Head of State of Ukraine is visiting South Africa in […]
OPENING OF THE AZIZ PAHAD INAUGURAL ANNUAL PEACE, SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE
Speech Delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, under the theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. “As we gather here today and this moment in history, we must guard against the […]
“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 […]
HAVE POWER RELATIONS CHANGED?
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day, March 21 in remembrance of Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, the question stands: has the power relations picture changed? Margaret Thatcher said there were a lot of nobodies in the UK who are somebodies in SA. Applying sanctions would increase a lot of nobodies in the UK. Thatcher’s rationale […]
EXPROPRIATION ACT ADDRESSES HISTORICAL INJUSTICE INHERITED IN 1994
As an open society debate is always welcomed and has ensured that we build a society where the voices of everyone are heard. The signing into law of the Expropriation Act has evoked many responses, both within the country and further afield. Some of the responses have been far out of kilter with reality and […]
REMOVAL OF MANDELA’S STATUE FROM ANY PUBLIC SPACE CANNOT OBLITERATE HISTORY
The US Democrats’ reported call for the removal of the statue of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela from Washington, if true, exposes their sheer lack of understanding and/or appreciation of the freedom fighter’s enormous contribution to humanity. Some few weeks ago, in July, Democrats’ House leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, was quoted as saying: “We should never […]
SA PLEDGES SUPPORT TO SOUTH SUDAN’S TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT EXTENSION
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the statement by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan extending the country’s transitional period by another two years. This effectively postpones the national elections initially due to take place on 22 December 2024. According to the announcement, the postponement is intended to provide time and space for the […]