Category: Opinion

Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg and Siphamandla Zondi, University of Johannesburg Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries – mostly in the global south – are looking to join … Read More

Gibson Ncube, Stellenbosch University The ruling elite in Zimbabwe has always tried to silence opposing political voices and erase histories it does not wish to have aired. Although “democratic” elections … Read More

Olayinka Oyegbile, Trinity University, Lagos Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, better known as Kole Omotoso, the Nigerian novelist, playwright, journalist, scholar and actor, died on 19 July 2023. His son Akin Omotoso, … Read More

Abdi Ismail Samatar, University of Pretoria The former chief executive of South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has written a scathing critique of the ruling party’s practices that have seriously damaged … Read More

Gilbert M. Khadiagala, University of the Witwatersrand Two critical issues must be top of mind for African leaders when they meet President Vladimir Putin at the second Russia-Africa summit in … Read More

Alan Hirsch, University of Cape Town The South African Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, recently lost a court case that anyone could have anticipated was unwinnable. He probably expected … Read More

Charles Helm, Nelson Mandela University and Andrew Carr, University of Leicester The urge to draw images in sand, or create sand sculptures, seems to be irresistible, as a walk on … Read More