More: South Africa
The Rice Miracle
The greatest nation, it is said, is imagination. I woke up one day and realised that prodigals were knocking at my door. The unshaven,...
Marx Was Right, but So Was Jesus: Sunday Rituals Through Bourdieu, Marx, and the Postcolonial Lens
In post-apartheid South Africa, where class divides remain entrenched and youth unemployment persists at staggering levels, religious practice among young people offers a revealing...
Stolen or Gifted? The Star of Africa and the Role of Diplomacy in Addressing Ownership Debates
Preserving a nation’s cultural heritage is crucial as it is an integral part of its history. Rooted in the historical and factual chronicle that...
Africa in the emerging new world order
Below is an insightful interview conducted by Kester Kenn Klomegah with Mr. Tariq Khan, a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue...
Why the U.S. Skipped South Africa’s G20 Summit – and What It Means for Global Politics
In this exclusive interview on G20, an intergovernmental group or association comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union, the President...
“Close the Gap” or Political Band-Aid? South Africa’s HIV/AIDS Response
In February 2025, the South African government launched the Close the Gap campaign, an ambitious initiative aimed at bridging disparities in HIV/AIDS treatment and ensuring universal...
The US’s Boycott of the G20 Meeting in South Africa: Implications and Underlying Factors
The decision by the United States to boycott the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg has significant diplomatic and geopolitical implications. This move...
South Africa’s G20 Presidency for 2025: A Catalyst for Energy Investment in Africa
South Africa can leverage its G20 presidency to advocate for increased energy financing and facilitate greater coordination and investment in key African markets, presenting...
Celebrating Abigail George: An Unsung Literary Achievement
The 2023 Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Prize was awarded to South African writer Abigail George for her evocative poem, In a Lonely Search...
Ballots, Bullets, and Betrayal: How South Africa Sold Out Mozambique’s Revolution
Mozambique, once a symbol of post-colonial resilience and revolutionary potential, now finds itself at a perilous crossroads. Political instability, amplified by the aftermath of...