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Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Indeed, the gender dynamic in society remains a complex one. This is precise because patriarchy as it exists in South Africa, at least, is tied up with colonialism, capitalism and racism. This easily creates a situation where different sections of society, including intellectual groups, prioritise one antagonism over the other. But Afr...
South Africa holds its sixth national election on May 8, coinciding with the country’s celebration of its silver jubilee as a democracy this year. The poll to choose national and provincial legislators is being billed as the most significant since apartheid ended in 1994. The contest might well be a referendum on the performance of the...
Italy is projected to be the first G7 nation to officially endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). And that’s raising the ire of both the European Union and the United States.Having re-entered a recession at the end of 2018, the eurozone’s third largest economy is welcoming China’s President Xi Jinping for a three-day state vis...
The AfCFTA will mark a new path for African states to reduce their exposure to unpredictable global market forces. However, can African states balance their contending the contending national interests of 55 states?Intra-REC common trade polices may help Africa redefine its relationship with the rest of the world by developing a common...
Princess Irene Audrey Thandekile Buthelezi, the wife of IFP leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi died on Monday morning, the IFP said in a statement.The party said ‘following a long and difficult illness, Princess Irene passed away peacefully this morning at KwaPhindangene’.“She leaves behind her husband of almost 67 years, their childre...
Artistic freedom was always tenuous in Kenya, but it’s become even less so since Uhuru Kenyatta became president in 2013. The political pendulum has swung against political dissenters, intellectuals and a handful of media institutions th...
Political uncertainty in many African countries facing elections this year, will pose a risk to investment sentiment about Africa. Moreover, beyond this and internal challenges face by African states, external risks such the Sino-US tra...
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SMFR - Self myofascial release – a form of flexibility training that focuses on the fascial system in the body. Looking for a way to enhance your overall training experience? Or a method to assist in lactate removal? Or merely a way...
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Technology is the literal driver of the lives and lifestyles of millennials across the world. We’re a generation that is always ‘plugged in’ and glued to our cell phone screens. In fact, we genuinely enjoy spending hours watching Yo...
House hunting for youngsters our age usually refers to ‘looking for a flat to rent’ rather than a place to buy. Subsequently, our 20 something year old peers who’ve left the nest are either renting their own place or sharing that re...
A total of 44 finalists are in the running for South Africa’s preeminent awards celebrating business and arts partnerships. The 19th Annual BASA Awards, reveal a diverse array of partnerships, with strong contention in all elev...
Three and half minutes with Kholisa Thomas .. Founder of The Art Talks, a platform that bridges the gap between art appreciators and the often intimidating art world. She’s smart, stylish and a beauty to look at! Q: 3 words...
Authenticité survives in the present generation of Congolese musicians like Fally Ipupa (with the red vest). From YouTube Thomas Salter, University of Edinburgh The “Indépendance Cha-Cha” is one of the best-known songs in the Congolese ...
It is said that mediums of art offer a platform to transmit a message when mere words fail. It is therefore easy to imagine how musical waves can contrive to transport words or feeling straight to one’s center of the soul in a way a hara...
A total of 44 finalists are in the running for South Africa’s preeminent awards celebrating business and arts partnerships. The 19th Annual BASA Awards, reveal a diverse array of partnerships, with strong contention in all elev...
Three and half minutes with Kholisa Thomas .. Founder of The Art Talks, a platform that bridges the gap between art appreciators and the often intimidating art world. She’s smart, stylish and a beauty to look at! Q: 3 words...
Elections present a milestone beyond which countries either strengthen their democratic credentials or become failed states. Often states fail when there are either perceived or blatant election malpractices. This in turn can lead to pro...
Kenya’s recently annulled elections will soon be re-run, but the long-term questions they raised about election management are still unanswered. The spotlight is on the work of international observer teams, but there are also much wider...
Until recently Vietnam and Uganda shared a similar trajectory in the development of their coffee sectors. Today, Vietnam has emerged as the second largest coffee producer in the world. In Uganda, poor agricultural inputs and a failing in...
Osama bin Laden and his advisor Ayman al Zawahiri. Hamid Mir/wikipedia, CC BY-SA Coral Dando, University of Westminster What went though the mind of the suicide bomber Salman Abedi just before he blew himself up in Manchester this week, ...
Listen to the man that started Kaizer Chiefs FC, Kaizer Motaung, tell the story of how and why he decided to form this iconic Football club.
Dr Irvin Khoza details how the derby has been a matter of life and death over the years, quite literally!
Regarding the current tension between National Treasury and various departments and government institutions, Dr. Pahad had the following to say: Watch the full interview with Dr Essop Pahad below:
National interest considerations should be there, and need to be recognised upfront. But this should be squared with important values and principles which the ruling party holds dear. By Chris Landsberg and Richard Smith ...
What is needed in society is for there to be adequate diversity of intellectuals to play roles in transforming society in all its economic, social, technological and political dimensions. By Tshilidzi Marwala Intellectual...
How do you experience your life? Have you ever understood why parents demand at certain time that their kids do wear shoes? or they must cover because it is cold (even though the kids keep saying “they are not cold”?) why does your...
National interest considerations should be there, and need to be recognised upfront. But this should be squared with important values and principles which the ruling party holds dear. By Chris Landsberg and Richard Smith ...
People who come because they think that Europe is a prosperous continent... must be escorted back, that’s the rule. Francoise Hollande, President of France, on African and Middle Eastern immigrants to Europe. By Ademola Araoy...
Trends to look out for this Spring 2016 I take a look at what’s happening in the fashion and lifestyle world for this coming spring, just to get you psyched about the warmer months!
Q: What is your favourite hangout spot in joburg and why? A: Mash Braai House is my favorite spot, the music, the food, the ambience, the hosts...it is home away from home. Q: What are your favourite things to do in joburg ? A: Pl...
Where exactly is the problem? Is it actually accessing the money? Or is it related to other components required for successful development nancing? By Lusanda Batala Lately, the debate on development economics has e...
The extant literature on the ‘resource curse’ in both its classical and revisionist forms does not adequately focus on the role of social and political dynamics in shaping the landscape of resource abundant countries in Africa...
Since Brexit, several observers have suggested that this is sound evidence that the EU vision has failed along with the notion of supranational governance. Armed with nothing but Afro-pessimism, many are urging the AU to rethink its miss...
Will the development of tech industry change the economic and social life Iranian youth?
Instead of rejecting the emergence of the fourth industrial revolution, labour movements and progressive thinking people should argue more forcefully about fundamentally altering the ownership pattern of the means of productio...
South Africa considers the exchange rate as a key macroeconomic policy instrument in relation to ensuring export promotion and economic growth. By Rachel Mlosy For the past twenty ye...