China commemorated on 3 September the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Xi Jinping reviewed troops in Beijing during a military parade to mark the commemoration. The event highlighted the enormous sacrifices and contributions of the Chinese people to the… Continue reading Africa Pays Tribute to China’s Sacrifices During the Global Victory against Fascism
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China’s Struggle Against Aggression was a Decisive Part of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War
The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War marked a solemn and significant occasion for China and the international community. In his keynote address, President Xi Jinping emphasised the need to remember the sacrifices of millions, correct distortions of history, and reaffirm… Continue reading China’s Struggle Against Aggression was a Decisive Part of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War
Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS
South Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active non-alignment” and an increasingly strategic engagement within the BRICS coalition. Popular analytical frameworks predominantly interpret such shifts in terms of geopolitical pragmatism or economic strategy aimed at positioning South Africa favourably within the global order. However,… Continue reading Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS
The SCO Summit: The Multipolar Global Order is Here and Unstoppable
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, stands as a watershed moment in the annals of global geopolitics. Hosted by the People’s Republic of China under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping, this two-day gathering from August 31 to September 1 brought together leaders from over 20 non-Western nations, including Prime… Continue reading The SCO Summit: The Multipolar Global Order is Here and Unstoppable
Mr President, the Black Dialogue is the Authentic Talk of the Marginalised who Long for True Freedom and Development
An open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa Greetings Mr President, To act in this uncharacteristic manner is a desperate attempt to grab your highly contested and congested attention and redirect it to the voice of the voiceless. The fact that you cut your political teeth in the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), of which I remain an activist,… Continue reading Mr President, the Black Dialogue is the Authentic Talk of the Marginalised who Long for True Freedom and Development
The Harmful Legacy of Equating Women to Children is the Cause of GBV
Growing up, many boys are taught, directly or indirectly that a woman is like a child. Such teachings are part of the undocumented curriculum in initiation schools where men are taught that a woman must be protected, provided for, and guided. While on the surface this might sound like care or affection, beneath it lies… Continue reading The Harmful Legacy of Equating Women to Children is the Cause of GBV
The Pull Her Down Syndrome is a Betrayal of Sisterhood: What Happened to Rebuilding Bonds Across Generations?
Have you ever experienced the hurt of a woman minimising your accomplishments, downplaying your successes, or discarding you? Pull Her Down Syndrome is the term for these challenging phenomena.More than a slight to the ego, it is a betrayal of sisterhood. All too frequently, women who question the status quo are labelled as “difficult” or… Continue reading The Pull Her Down Syndrome is a Betrayal of Sisterhood: What Happened to Rebuilding Bonds Across Generations?
Donald Trump’s Tariffs Deepen Rift As South Africa Stands Firm
A high-level South African delegation is in Washington this week on a mission to rescue its ailing trade relationship with the United States. Last week, the African Union’s office in Washington convened dozens of African ambassadors to strategise a lobbying push for renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) – the key US… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Tariffs Deepen Rift As South Africa Stands Firm
Why Dropping Pure Maths Betrays a Generation of Girls
Every time a school removes pure mathematics, a girl who could have been an engineer, scientist, or innovator is told: ‘This path is not for you’. Mathematics is more than a subject on the timetable. It is the entry ticket to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the very fields where South Africa… Continue reading Why Dropping Pure Maths Betrays a Generation of Girls
BRICS Emerges as Alternative as U.S. Tariffs Squeeze South Africa
South Africa has fought hard to preserve its trade ties with the United States. President Cyril Ramaphosa even traveled to Washington to offer a “framework deal” that included buying American liquefied natural gas and investing around $3.3 billion in the U.S. economy. But those overtures failed. On August 8, 2025, the United States imposed a… Continue reading BRICS Emerges as Alternative as U.S. Tariffs Squeeze South Africa