The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary reality. South Africa is correct in its current position and must answer two questions before moving forward: who has a claim on Soviet history, and does South Africa still have a foreign policy?
Although the debate about whether the country is ready for a woman chief justice is absurd and misogynistic, the answer is a resounding yes — and it is long overdue
Government structures in South Africa have been shown to host the greatest, albeit subtle, homophobia towards black gay men
Warne’s management said he died in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.
The first by-election in a year takes place amid violence and chicanery ahead of national elections next year
A South African writer shares insights along his journey as he tries to to enter Ukraine
Armando Guebuza gave evidence in a corruption trial that has transfixed the nation
The Indian Ocean island state announced it was re-opening its borders starting on Saturday, but reportedly swiftly prohibited all flights to and from South Africa
Concern with the fact that Black people fleeing Ukraine are facing racism is not a denial of a ‘more important’ conflict
The theatre industry is reeling from historical and current challenges. A return to the protest theatre form can bring back working-class audiences