Lobolo at the White House: President Ramaphosa, the Chief Negotiator, Delivers the Bride
Diplomatic meetings are not open-mic nights or unfiltered podcasts. Ramaphosa knew that at the private meeting he would robustly engage and call out the fake news. You don’t negotiate or announce lobolo (the bride price) in public.
AI malfunction exposes concerted misinformation about SA
The chatbot's malfunction has become a flashpoint for fierce debate, with some critics asserting that this could be a deliberate weaponisation of Musk's platform, particularly in light of his bullish aspirations to launch Starlink in South Africa.
Beyond the red carpet: Understanding the difference between Ramaphosa's state, official and working visit to Trump and the US
Diplomatic visits vary significantly in protocol and purpose, primarily distinguished as state visits, official visits, and working visits.
Afrikaner genocide, persecution claims lack legal foundation
The objective, legal criteria for refugee status are therefore not met in this case. Ordinary immigration, especially if they have sought-after skills like farming, would have been a much easier and less controversial option. Except if the controversy is part of the strategy, says the writer.
Africa Day: reparations as economic justice
The African Union’s proposal to establish a Global Reparations Fund is a visionary step toward shifting the conversation from grievance to economic strategy.
How South Africa's Digital Warriors Are Triumphing Over the 'White Genocide' Disinformation
This high-stakes diplomatic engagement comes on the heels of the United States granting asylum to the first group of 49 white Afrikaners, a move that has sent shockwaves through both South African and global political circles.
The ANC’s Final Reckoning: A Movement on the Brink of Obsolescence
This moment is not just perilous for the ANC; it is a turning point for South Africa’s democracy, testing whether the nation’s oldest liberation movement can reinvent itself or will fade into irrelevance.
South Africa’s real crisis: Mr President, it’s time for a family meeting
South Africa faces a critical crisis as unemployment soars and leadership falters. This article calls on the President to address the nation with honesty and present a credible plan for economic recovery.
MKP's recent wins raises temperature in battleground KZN
As the 2026 LGE approached, the excitement has been revived. The parties that were beaten by the MKP are planning to regain their lost ground. Meanwhile, the MKP is determined to prove that the success recorded in 2024 was not a flash in the pan, says the writer.