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In aid of the Palestinian cause: Suraya Dadoo has compiled an engaging and political anthology. Photos: Supplied

Gaza and the ghosts of African internationalism

A new anthology, 'Rising for Palestine', co-edited by Suraya Dadoo and Raouf Farrah, argues that the war in Gaza has exposed the erosion of Africa's tradition of…

Khanyisela Dayi

Khanyisela Dayi, 34, believes leadership begins long before a title. For her, it starts by showing up where decisions are made, asking difficult questions and creating space for…

Botswana signed the Artemis Accords – so why hasn't South Africa?

Botswana recently became the sixth African nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative for peaceful space exploration. However, South Africa, despite its advanced…

The transatlantic rift and South Africa’s new matrix of economic diplomacy

Amidst a fractured global landscape and a deep transatlantic rift, South Africa is charting new pathways of autonomous engagement. By fostering a resilient partnership with the…

The new centres of African wealth: How the east and west are evolving

South Africa's dominance in Africa's wealth landscape is shifting as West and East Africa emerge as new hubs. A Standard Bank report highlights how a new generation of…

The youth of 1976 fought for democracy. The youth of 2026 are fighting for it to deliver. File Photo

They told us we were the future. Then they stole it

This article reflects on the unfulfilled promises of democracy for young people, fifty years after the Soweto Uprising. It highlights how youth globally bear the brunt of…