A PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO BHEKI MLANGENI – LEST WE FORGET
This week, 35 years ago, my brother, friend and dependable comrade, Bheki “Mabhekza” Mlangeni, got his young life cut short by a parcel bomb. The explosive(s) that were packed into what was referred to as a “Walkman” (cassette player) detonated the minute Cde Mabhekza switched on the device upon wearing its headphones. The explosion shattered […]
UNISA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2025 SECOND SEMESTER EXAM RESULTS
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is pleased to announce that all the final results for the 2025 second semester examinations, except for students with pending disciplinary cases, have been released. The examinations covered 2 506 modules across all colleges. The results are now available on myUnisa. This achievement underscores Unisa’s commitment to operational excellence […]
THE COST OF HYPOCRISY: GAYTON MCKENZIE AND THE WEAPONISATION OF THE K-WORD
When I first heard that Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie had repeatedly used the K-word on social media – South Africa’s most vile and violent racial slur – I wasn’t shocked. Instead, I was enraged! Not because I expected any better from him, but because once again, black pain has been put up for public debate, […]
BCMU CONDEMNS SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION, CALLS FOR WORKING-CLASS ACTION
The Black Consciousness Movement United (BCMU) notes with grave concern the recent revelations by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi regarding corruption within the criminal justice system and alleged links between public officials and criminal syndicates. While many have expressed shock, BCMU is neither surprised nor astonished by these allegations, as they point to a deeper crisis […]
ANC CHIEF SPEAKS ON THE PASSING OF EX-DEPUTY PRESIDENT DAVID MABUZA
“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of former Deputy President of the Republic and stalwart of our movement, Comrade David Dabede Mabuza. Comrade Mabuza dedicated his life to the service of the people of South Africa. From his days in the struggle against apartheid to his […]
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 […]
MINISTER LAMOLA’S ADDRESS: “THUCYDIDES TRAP” – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICA
“Ladies and Gentlemen. I extend my gratitude to the leadership of MISTRA for inviting us to be part of this strategic reflection. The power of reflection is best revealed by an African proverb, “A reflection does not see itself.” At the heart of this proverb is the idea that seeking an external perspective can reveal […]
UK HERE I COME – DEP PRESIDENT MASHATILE INCLUDES IRELAND IN HIS VISIT
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on 27 – 28 September 2024, undertake a working visit to Ireland. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with Ireland. Upon arrival in Ireland, the Deputy President will meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to reaffirm the strong political and diplomatic […]