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Bhaso Ndzendze is are based at the 4IR and digital policy research unit in the University of Johannesburg’s department of politics and international relations.

Upward trajectory: Kenyan president William Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during Ruto’s state visit to South Africa. South Africa’s exports to Kenya grew by 18.9%
compared with 93.3% for imports. Photo: GCIS

SA integrating well in African commerce

Under Ramaphosa, the country’s trade with other regional powers on the continent is growing — but unevenness must be addressed

South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens. (John McCann/M&G)

Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections

South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens

Back to the future: Foreign Secretary David Cameron leaves Downing Street in London, England, this week. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

The return of Mr Remain to the UK government gets mixed reaction

David Cameron’s return to cabinet is a welcome precedent for former heads of cabinet willing to serve

The 15th Brics summit, which was hosted in South Africa, was met with a decreased market index, moving from 3,816.83 on the 21 August to 3,792.01 on 22 August, which also happened to be the actual starting day of the Brics summit. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Despite e-focus, Brics has no effect on stock markets

Much of the enthusiasm for a new financial order might well be misaligned

One of the major concerns is the possibility of an AI arms race, with countries competing to develop the most advanced technologies for military purposes. (Getty Images)

AI, global dynamics and the implications for Africa

The intersection between Artificial Intelligence and international relations has the ability to shape the balance of power in the world

It is entirely possible that November’s release of ChatGPT by California company OpenAI will be remembered as a turning point in introducing a new wave of artificial intelligence to the wider public.

Humanities and social science educators must embrace ChatGPT (for now). Here’s why

Lecturers need to work with ChatGPT — it is not going away and the bad points can be managed

Capitalism in crisis: US President Joe Biden (pictured during his inaugural address, above) may be far from Donald Trump ideologically, but both leaders’ parties are imprisoned in a neoliberal capitalist mode of thought, argues the author. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty/AFP & Bettmann)

What is the future of the trade relationship between the US and South Africa?

A looming question for both sides is whether the African Growth and Opportunity Act, through which a number of African countries get access to the US market, will continue in its…

Nancy Pelosi: Former US House speaker

The optimistic cynicism of Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

The US house speaker’s stopover raised tensions between China, the US and Taiwan, but it is likely to pay off for leaders on all three sides as they head to the polls this year

David Harrison

Basic education sector marred by a lack of political will

Despite a number of laws being in place to ensure education is equal and accessible not all children enjoy this right

The 2021 July riots were the most widespread, coordinated, and visible instance of looting in South Africa.

Looting and violence wasn’t only in July 2021, it’s a fact of daily life

Government officials should do their work as if they are implementing policies as though they are doing so for themselves

A painting by an activist was put on a pavement during the demonstration. Youth group activists staged a Black Friday protest towards the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) but they were blocked by the Philippine National Police (PNP), Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) units before reaching the building. So the protesters just did their program at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. The protesters are against the result of the Philippines May 9th. presidential elections. (Photo by Josefiel Rivera/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Philippines election shows how personality politics is our collective future in this digital populist age

These elections are a warning of how history can be washed over and and used to promote modern dynasties

South African sand sculptor Sithembiso Buthelezi gives the final touches showing a message calling for peace between Ukraine and Russia on the North beach in Durban, on February 27, 2022. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia-Ukraine: Discretion is the better part of valour for South Africa

The Russian invasion has sparked debate in South Africa, with many misguidedly concluding that Moscow is a natural ally of the country. This is not rooted in contemporary…

(John McCann/M&G)

AI will change the study of psychology

The fourth industrial revolution, in particular artificial intelligence, will drive changes in the world of work and our daily lives

Confucius Institutes teaching Mandarin and Chinese culture have opened in South Africa, sparking a fear of neocolonialism the authors say is unfounded. (Mohd Samsul Mohd Said/Getty Images)

Chinese will not take over our classrooms

Learning Mandarin is about advancing South Africans’ development, not neocolonial power

Gatvol Capetonian trades on untruths (Photo Archive)

Gatvol Capetonian trades on untruths

The group’s stance is in line with the rise of global populism, which is rooted in falsehood