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Why inquiry into corruption in State Capture needs to act with urgency

Zondo should grapple with the politics of state capture. He needs to get under the skin of the politics of state capture; to get on record why and what happened; and to make clear findings of … [Read More...]

What is Zuma up to?

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has invited former President Jacob Zuma to give evidence to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Zondo has asked Zuma, through his lawyers, to put his … [Read More...]

South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal

Anine Kriegler, Researcher and Doctoral Candidate in Criminology, University of C.Town The release of crime statistics in South Africa always triggers great angst among ordinary citizens, and … [Read More...]

Marijuana use in South Africa: what next after landmark court ruling?

Rastafarians celebrate after the South African Constitutional Court ruled that the personal use of marijuana is now legal. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook Anine Kriegler, Researcher and Doctoral Candidate in … [Read More...]

What two books have to say about the political lifespan of South Africa’s ANC

Keith Gottschalk, Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape No political party can govern forever. In democracies with free and fair elections, no political party has been in power longer … [Read More...]

U.S. ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearization by 2021

Lesley Wroughton, Hyonhee Shin, WASHINGTON/SEOUL - REUTERS 20 September 2018 The United States said it was ready to resume talks with North Korea after Pyongyang pledged on Wednesday to dismantle its … [Read More...]

Cape Chamber welcomes Alan Winde and Dan Plato choice

Dan Plato as City of Cape Town Mayor 19 September 2018 The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the nomination of Mr Dan Plato as the City’s new Executive Mayor. “He is well respected … [Read More...]

CHAGOS: Mauritius challenges British colonialism in a case with major implications

Miriam Bak McKenna, Postdoctoral Fellow in International Law, Lund University The International Court of Justice has just heard four days of arguments as it weighs the legality of a hugely … [Read More...]