South Africa

Unravelling Africa’s Complex Stance on the Unending Turmoil in Gaza

Regardless of what angle you choose to take in trying to explain the recent happenings between Israel and Palestine,...

African Leaders Spearhead Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Seven African Presidents are heading to Europe to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine War, which has global implications. The African...

Beyond Health Risks: The Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Global Water Crisis

Millions of people around the world still do not have access to clean water, which is a basic human...

Bitcoin in Africa: Too exciting to be money?

Vires in Numeris… This is a Latin motto that has become synonymous with Bitcoin. It is supposed to demonstrate...

Ramaphosa consolidates power as he dithers on cabinet reshuffle

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a fix barely a year before the 2024 general elections. He is...

Episode #10: Ramaphsa’s nine lives and ANC’s uncertain future

A power crisis and an imploding ANC are just but a few issues Cyril Ramaphosa is having to deal...

Episode #8: Unpacking South Africa’s Load Shedding and Energy Crisis ft Andile Zulu

In this episode of the Africa Blogging podcast, we unpack South Africa’s energy crisis which has now resulted in...

What next for Ramaphosa after narrow win at ANC congress

President Cyril Ramaphosa is walking wounded after the African National Congress leader (ANC) secured a narrow victory in the...

South Africa & Zimbabwe liberation parties: reinvent or die

Early December, the oldest political party in Africa, the ANC will be holding its 55th elective congress in Johannesburg,...

Blame poor planning by SADC for Southern Africa power problems

Many cities and towns in Southern Africa are resembling ghost towns at night as relentless and rolling power cuts...

Diplomacy: Zimbabwe – South Africa relations in the wake of an immigration crisis

Zimbabwe is going through economic and political turmoil. Inflation has been on the rise and poverty is increasing among...

OPERATION DUDULA: Another bout of anti-migrant populism in South Africa

By Andile Zulu What nurtures and propels bigotry? More importantly, how does bigotry become a lethal threat to democracy?...

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