Changing times need appropriate symbols

The ANC has missed a perfect opportunity to revise its logo to ­reflect the recent past, its achievements and ­future aspirations.

The state of the state

A variety of writers ruminate on the challenges facing South Africa, offering insights and advice that the government is unlikely to heed.

Complex chemistry of Africa

Leading Africa scholar Stephen Chan speaks on election monitoring and martial arts.

Africa is rewriting the 'end of history'

The Mail & Guardian suggests terms for a working 21st-century dictionary of African politics.

Toxic politics: Diary of a bad year

Not even the ANC will survive a legacy of corroded systems, political purges and politically conferred "innocence". Njabulo S Ndebele reports.

Where to, Africa?

Look no further than Nigeria, the DRC, Algeria, Sudan and our own backyard to get a glimpse of what’s to come. Adekeye Adebajo reports

It’s time for new left politics

Can the poor and the middle classes open a path to change the country?

Beware the power of words

Political language, unbeknown to many of our politicians, betrays the state of our politics in stark, naked terms, argues Eusebius McKaiser.

African leaders: Madagascar must respect accords

The AU wants Madagascar's rival politicians to stick to the agreements meant to help the island out of a prolonged crisis.

The dream devoured

There’s a new breed of woman in Kenya’s public life -- meet Mama Moneybags, writes Ciugu Mwagiru.

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