ICJ case against Israel invokes Mandela’s Apartheid legacy
In a historic ruling, the International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to protect human life in Gaza, following South Africa’s accusation of genocide.
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Cyril Ramaphosa’s shameful seizure of Webb Ellis Cup – “get your grubby mitts off our World Cup”: Ivo Vegter
In a shameless act of self-importance, President Cyril Ramaphosa shamefully seized the spotlight during the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Rian Malan on “Winnie and Nelson” – Jonny Steinberg’s spot-on new biography
Jonny Steinberg’s biography ‘Winnie and Nelson’ details the relationship between Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
Harry Oppenheimer’s biography – Michael Cardo’s world class book on a globally relevant South African
In this interview we meet Michael Cardo, author of the world-class biography, Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty.
The Nobel Prize bias
Ndileka Mandela reveals her thoughts on the Nobel Prize “bias problem” that negatively impacts minority groupings and the Global South.
RW Johnson: The Killing of Chris Hani
Read part II of RW Johnson’s in-depth analysis on the far-reaching impact that Chris Hani’s assassination had on the New South Africa.
BizBriefing: Markets rally on Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine; stricter SA Covid rules; by-elections; Biden ‘lies’
US markets rallied after a vaccine developed by Pfizer and partner BioNTech SE proved better than expected at protecting people from Covid-19.
Markets betting ANC will “do the right thing” after landmark ConCourt judgement
One cannot exaggerate the significance of yesterday’s Constitutional Court judgment. Future generations will mark 31 March as a watershed.
Cees Bruggemans: What if Zuma refuses to go?
Zuma’s hold on levers of power is so absolute, most critics have given up fighting him, biding their time until 2019. But what if the President won’t go?
UPDATED WITH COMMENTS: SA actions on al-Bashir “a cause for dismay”
How the world’s most influential newspaper, the Financial Times of London, views the al-Bashir related events of the past few days – and their implications.