In an unforeseen twist of events in South African politics, the newly formed MK Party under the leadership of Jacob Zuma, has not only successfully challenged the ANC in court, but also secured the legal scope to contest the upcoming elections despite Zuma’s contentious past marked by criminal allegations. This development is symbolic of the […]
Today, we pay tribute to a giant of African liberation, a champion of Pan-Africanism, and a stalwart of the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. Dr. Motsoko Pheko, a South African politician, historian, and author, left an indelible mark on the continent and the world. As a member and leader of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), […]
In Polokwane, the Timbuktu Book Club hosted a vibrant gathering to celebrate Shaffinaz Hassim’s new book, “Darlings of Durban.” This book club brings together a mix of people from all walks of life, democratising reading, and hosts meetings both in-person and online, making it a unique community event. “Darlings of Durban” shares the story of […]
Molebatsi Masedi IN many respects, the arrival of the year 2024 in South Africa resonates with echoes from 1994, a pivotal year in the nation’s collective memory that symbolized the end of an era of systemic oppression and the birth of a blossoming democracy. In 1994, apartheid – a regime built upon racial segregation and […]
