THE BLACK WORLD MARKS THE 76TH BIRTHDAY OF THE GREAT THOMAS ISIDORE NOEL SANKARA
““Our revolution is not a public- speaking tournament. Our revolution is not a battle of fine phrases. Our revolution is not simply for spouting slogans that are no more than signals used by manipulators trying to use them as catchwords, as codewords, as a foil for their own display. Our revolution is, and should continue […]
TOP SA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS RETURN FROM A SUCCESSFUL UN VISIT
A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa and the Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Zane Dangor, visited the United Nations General Assembly to brief them on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. The General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed the priorities and theme of the South African G20 Presidency. […]
HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH: A TIME OF REFLECTION AND ACTION
As Human Rights month comes to a swift close, we must reflect on the pertinence of turning our gaze inward, taking stock of our nation’s gruelling history, as well as the ongoing struggles in our post-democratic society. This month was the historic commemoration in which those who fought against the barbaric apartheid regime, particularly those slain […]
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 […]