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Where are the unions and the ANC for suffering silicosis victims?
Recently, a proposed amendment announced by the Tshiamiso Trust — set up to disburse compensation — now threatens to shut out even more former mine-workers with the disease from…
We stand with Cuba, our friend
The protests rejected this. They insisted that what we are seeing is the expansion of a single logic: imperial in character, colonial in structure, even when it speaks the…
US/Israel war against International Law
The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used…
‘No need for fuel panic-buying’, government and industry leaders say
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate…
Iran is not Venezuela
It is easier to start wars than to end them
From the US-led rules-based order to multipolar international law
Recently, Canada’s PM Mark Carney declared the end of the rules-based order. It was an outstanding speech. Yet, US unilateralism first soared in the 1980s. The rest of the West…
Barbie Kyagulanyi Ordeal: How love is animating the struggle for meaningful democracy and good Governance
Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and…
Unmasking Washington’s strategic disengagement
Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at…
Robust SA agricultural exports to US in second quarter of 2025
But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets
Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders
The ANC secretary general said the party would not compromise on policies like black economic empowerment which have attracted the wrath of Washington
The spiritual hustle of Young Stunna
For the singer, making music is about finding the rhythm in chaos, love, respect and home
What (really) went wrong with the Africa strategy under Biden?
Judd Devermont, who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, asked questions, danced around answers and shared insights.
Brazilian and Argentinian farmers are winning in the trade war
Given China’s efforts to diversify its agricultural suppliers, South Africa must strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries.
SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament
The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries
Remember Trump, foreign aid is not free assistance
Aid, regardless of whether it’s for infrastructure, health and humanitarian, goes beyond simply donating money. It is a proven strategy in geopolitics