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Reports that DA Chief Whip George Michalakis Reprimanded MP Karabo Khakhau for responding to her Spiritual Calling During a Caucus Meeting Expose the party’s Failure to recognise African Spirituality

DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo said it would table a motion in the Provincial Legislature calling for the urgent establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the alleged irregularities. (Photo: DA)

The Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance in parliament, George Michalakis, is said to have given Karabo Khakhau, a Member of Parliament and spiritual healer, a sort of disciplinary session because she sat on the floor and burped when her ancestors visited her during a party caucus meeting. Ideally, the discussion about African spirituality must take… Continue reading Reports that DA Chief Whip George Michalakis Reprimanded MP Karabo Khakhau for responding to her Spiritual Calling During a Caucus Meeting Expose the party’s Failure to recognise African Spirituality

Donald Trump’s Coercive Diplomatic Tactics Towards World Leaders Resemble the Forgotten Encounter between Adolf Hitler and Emil Hacha

OVAL MEETING: The US delegation meeting with the South African delegation at the White House in Washington DC, on 21 May 2025. Photo: South African Presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House on 21 May 2025 prompted me to draw international diplomatic parallels in the manner in which the latter treats world leaders, especially in the Oval Office. This meeting reminds me of the infamous 28 February 2025 encounter aimed at fostering a peace… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Coercive Diplomatic Tactics Towards World Leaders Resemble the Forgotten Encounter between Adolf Hitler and Emil Hacha

The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality

PROGRESSIVE: The City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo 'ukuthwasa'. The authors argue that this is a positive and progressive development as it aligns with Constitutional values, recognising African customary law and indigenous practices. Photo: ActionSA

Recently, the City of Tshwane has approved a policy that provides special leave for employees who need to undergo ukuthwasa. This is a significant approval in South Africa, especially from a government institution. The announcement is a positive and progressive development from the employment law’s perspective. It also aligns with the Constitution’s values, recognising African… Continue reading The City of Tshwane’s Approval of Special Leave for Ukuthwasa Represents a Significant Employment Law Shift in the Recognition of African Spirituality