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South Africa will be president of the G20 in 2025: two much-needed reforms it should drive
15th May 2024 South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African... →
Retaining US influence in Africa requires bridge-building with China
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th May 2024 In a complex new multipolar world, a country’s allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Despite its large population, Africa is... →
Can the Movement for Change break Ghana’s biparty democracy?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th May 2024 With the right strategy, Ghana’s fledgling new party could become a political force to be reckoned with. For three decades, Ghana’s political... →
The Growing Immigration Challenges in South Africa
14th May 2024 South Africa, also known as the "Rainbow Nation," is a country that has a rich history and diverse culture. It is home to people of various... →
A Green approach to position Africa as a primary beneficiary of her mineral resources
14th May 2024 The African continent, characterized by its youthful demographic and rapid economic growth, stands at a critical crossroads. Despite its vibrant... →
Political Manifestos Provide Economic Fog
13th May 2024 A numbers game is evident in the election campaigns, with no similar innovation to solve the economic quagmire, writes Bongani Mankewu It has been... →
Elections 2024: 10 variables of profound importance
13th May 2024 As South Africa approaches the monumental occasion of the 2024 national and provincial elections, it stands at the nexus of its democratic journey,... →
ANC collapse relates to breaking from its liberation movement character
By: Raymond Suttner 13th May 2024 For some time, many people have been preoccupied with the fate of popular struggle, popular agency and popular activities in South African... →
How can South Africa’s minister of police improve policing?
13th May 2024 With little sign that violent crime is under control, oversight by the minister is vital for effective policing. At its launch on 8 May 2023, the... →
The art of centering young people in South Africa’s young democracy
10th May 2024 The answer to the country's future beyond the 30-year celebration of democracy will be complete with the meaningful inclusion of youth voices. The... →
