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Andile Lungisa

Visibility for casualty: Migrants are not the origin of South Africa’s
structural malaise. Photo: Regional Migrant Response Plan

Sovereignty, strain and the foreigner

The imperative is not merely to condemn xenophobia but to render it obsolete

The ANC–SACP partnership was forged under conditions of intense struggle. Its future should not be jeopardised in a democratic era where the need for cohesive leadership remains as urgent as ever.

Unity in Struggle: ANC–SACP alliance remains central to South Africa’s political future

South Africa’s experience is not unique. Across Africa and beyond, progressive forces have historically united, often overcoming ideological and organisational differences to…

Figure of unity: Former ANC president Oliver Tambo knew liberation required courage and legitimacy, an appeal to universal principles that could bind disparate nations into solidarity. Photo: The Presidency

Oliver Tambo: The quiet architect of liberation and the Moses of a nation in exile

The ANC president was the quiet architect of liberation, carrying a people through the long wilderness of exile, sustaining hope when the promised land seemed impossibly distant

The expansion of social grants has been one of the most significant redistributive measures in democratic South Africa. Grants now support millions of children, older persons, and people with disabilities.
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Expanding the circle of dignity in South Africa and reimagining the National Democratic Revolution

At its heart, the NDR seeks to build a South Africa in which race no longer determines life chances, where the economy serves the majority, and where the dignity of those who…

Out in the cold: Commercial banks have failed to finance the sectors
with the greatest potential to create jobs. Photo: David Harrison

The case for a state-owned bank

A state-owned bank is a necessary intervention to break the grip of private finance over the lives of the poor

A vision for social justice in South Africa is a vision of repair, dignity and shared power.

The imperative of national self-reliance in a polycrisis world

In a world entering prolonged instability, the choice is not between global integration and self-reliance, but between dependency and dignity

The ANC’s historically legitimacy, the divided opposition, the proportional electorate system, and the lack of a broad-based party all contribute to its continued dominance Photo: File

The roll call: Between Historical betrayals and present misrepresentations

The funding model has always tilted in favour of national and provincial governments, leaving municipalities to stretch meagre resources across vast inequalities

The ANC’s historically legitimacy, the divided opposition, the proportional electorate system, and the lack of a broad-based party all contribute to its continued dominance Photo: File

ANC Youth League: A call for economic freedom in our lifetime

The league’s national general council must be a turning point, a radical reawakening

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Mama Nomzamo Winnie Mandela: Unyielding flame of resistance and resilience

Her resilience serves as a shining example – a reminder that no matter how difficult the road may be, we must never give up the fight for what is right

Deep emotions: Award-winning singer-songwriter Zahara, who died this week at the age of 35, leaves behind a strong portfolio of music. Photo: Getty Images

Zahara: Her music and its prophecy

The musician’s spirit will continue to inspire us to confront life with unwavering determination

October 16, 2023, Kolkata, India: Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates with teammates Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram after dismissing Marnus Labuschagne of Australia (not pictured) during the semifinal match between Australia and South Africa of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at Eden Gardens Stadium. (Photo by Dipa Chakraborty/ Eyepix Group) (Photo credit should read Dipa Chakraborty/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Proteas show resilience at the World Cup

There is a need to balance transformation, local franchise cricket and experience