PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN THE US ON A TRICKY WORKING VISIT

The Red Carpet was roll-out as South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the Joint Base Andrews Airport in Washington, US, for a high-stakes diplomatic visit. This working visit is aimed at mending the increasingly strained relationship between South Africa and the United States. Once considered a stable partner on the African continent, South Africa […]

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BAN SHOWS THAT DEPENDENCY IS AFRICA’S GREATEST DOWNFALL

This past week, USA President Donald Trump left the world dumbfounded after ordering an indefinite halt of the dispersal of HIV/AIDS medications for a whopping 90 days. This has sent a shockwave across global humanitarian and health communities, leaving many concerned about the devastating impact on impoverished nations that are exceedingly reliant on foreign aid. This executive order […]

THE UNBEARABLE PRICE WE PAY FOR LAWLESSNESS 

As the end of the year draws nearer, and the festive season kicks into full gear, many cities are grappling with an unsettling rise in lawlessness – one that is all too common during this time of the year. From heightened crime to rampant injuries, the festive season can – like the flip of a […]

WORLD AIDS DAY: IGNORANCE DOES HAVE CONSEQUENCES

Today, the 1st of December, marks the international commemoration of World AIDS Day(WAD). This day, established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) 37 years ago, aims notonly to raise awareness about the HIV and AIDS, but also aims to demonstrate internationalsolidarity in light of this worldwide peril.  The theme for this year’s WAD is: “Take […]