South Africa

We have not flattened the curve and our current trajectory is very
10 May 2020

We have not 'flattened the curve' and our current trajectory is very concerning

South Africa's Covid-19 pandemic trajectory is far from clear.
10 May 2020

Why our political leadership has fallen short in a time of crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s moment of truth arrived when he donned a military uniform minus rank...
Covid-19 is giving African governments cover to crack down
16 April 2020

Covid-19 is giving African governments cover to crack down on media

Many African governments are stifling freedom of expression under the guise of tackling Covid-19.
Ibsa could function as a democratic organisation within BRICS itself
18 July 2018

Ibsa could function as a democratic organisation within BRICS itself

Ibsa was established in 2003. BRICS was established in 2009 by China, Russia, India and Brazil, with...
02 February 2018

Democracy, racism and other long-held beliefs: can people really change?

Changing long-held beliefs, perceptions and values are not easy. Such change can either take place...