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POLITICS
Morocco failing at attempts to scupper SADC solidarity conference
It seems Morocco has tried everything to deflect attention away from SADC’s Solidarity Conference with the people of Western Sahara, due to take place...
Beware the politics of dehumanisation
“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out - Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the...
The dangers of populism in South Africa’s elections
South Africa only has to look to Brazil - the fourth largest democracy in the world - to see how the politics of populism...
South Africa through Chinese eyes
Attending conferences, where academics and members of civil society make presentations, often gives one an insight into the thinking and practices that are in...
Our society has also been on trial
Throughout his presidency, President Jacob Zuma was on trial. As a curtain raiser for an uneasy presidency, charges of fraud, corruption, racketeering and money...
Desperate for change
Mass protests, initially led by youth, by then embraced by citizens of all ages, classes and ideologies, successfully forced 82-year-old Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika...
The Christchurch Mosque Massacre
Violent brutality often seen on cinema screens as well as TV and online broadcasts - a hallmark of Hollywood, always ends with a sigh...
INNOVATION
Sports in the fourth industrial revolution
When I was a teenager, my father was a diehard supporter of Moroka Swallows Football Club. I was accustomed to him spoiling me with...
EDUCATION
Optimistic IEC? Hiked youth registration will unlikely yield anticipated voter turnout
In less than two months South Africa will be holding its fifth democratic elections and political parties have hit the ground running with campaigns,...
ECONOMICS
Globalisation 4.0: time to look ahead and proactively anticipate risks
The Fourth Industrial Revolution age is beginning to shape how businesses function and leaders need to examine how society and business should fundamentally and structurally adapt...
