Local elections do not inspire liberation songs or grand manifestos. But they shape the terrain on which national power is won or lost
Zuma preaches politics as liturgy, ballot as sacrament and MK party as God’s army
Both men possess an ability to command attention and generate loyalty through their unconventional, often incendiary, approaches to politics
Unlike Orania, municipalities have a far more complex mission of building inclusive communities where all residents have access to quality services and opportunities, regardless of their background or economic status
The skies over Sudan are pregnant with the promise of rain, but for millions, this is not a promise of life, but a chilling harbinger of death. The guns have fallen silent only in their ability to drown out the cries of the starving, the hollow coughs of children whose bellies are swollen with emptiness. […]
They spend most of their lives supporting our families, yet they face old age with little to no financial security
Trading informally is not a choice but a necessity in a country where the unemployment rate is at an alarming level
Policing alone may temporarily contain the violence, but does little to address its underlying causes
This skill is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality, and for the country’s overall economic health
The government needs to take urgent action to cut the number of illegal guns in circulation and enforce gun-control laws