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With Youth Unemployment at 47%, South Africa Cannot Afford to Delay the Skills Revolution
With youth unemployment standing at a staggering 47.3%, South Africa's Skills Revolution seeks to bridge the gap between education and the labour market through targeted…
Lula’s electoral triumph: A victory for the Global South, a lesson for the ANC
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s triumph in Brazil strengthens the Global South and provides essential lessons in democratic renewal and grassroots mobilisation for South Africa's ANC.
Football leadership is not a popularity contest
As the race for the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA) gains momentum, the future of South African football hangs in the balance. Delegates face a…
Impeachment on contested ground
The Western Cape High Court's decision to grant President Cyril Ramaphosa an interim interdict has ignited a polarising public debate, with some portraying it as an obstacle to…
Mandela’s legacy deserves neither blind veneration nor reckless denigration
Every July, millions honour Nelson Mandela. This article defends his legacy against misrepresentation, arguing that criticisms from 'pseudo-revolutionaries' are historically…
The Freedom Charter turns a rocky 71
As the Freedom Charter marks 71 years since its adoption, this article reflects on its profound vision for a society founded on equality, citizenship, and shared prosperity, and…
Frantz Fanon: Every generation must discover its mission or betray it
From the political stagnation of 1944 to the economic exclusion of today, every generation of young South Africans has faced unique challenges. This article explores their…