Can (South) Africa pass the democracy test again?
Elections are a big deal.
And depending on when you’re reading this, South Africa will be heading to the polls or votes will be counted, in...
Obama Speaks to Young African Leaders (YALI)
On August 4, US president Barack Obama celebrated his 55th birthday. On the eve of this event, Obama spoke to a group of young African leaders.
The...
Prince Philip retires from public life at 95
The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has decided that he will no longer appearing in public for official business.
An official announcement was...
Nelson Mandela Release
25 years ago today, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in the Western Cape and made his way to City Hall in...
Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Kenyan University
There has been a deadly attack on a university in Kenya. Below is an extract of the story as it has unfolded and been...
The books I read: how can man try better?
I arrived late at my country's history.
That is to say, I grew up being fed a very specific history at school, one that favoured...
Dear Africa
I have not met many people in life who do not want to be better. Everyone has some desire for themselves and their environment...
#SomeoneTellCNN
Have you ever been described or referred to as something you're not, simply because you are a member of a particular community, race or...
Making sense of the Brexit aftermath
On Thursday, 23 June, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) – the end of a 40-year relationship.
Approximately 48% of voters opted...
Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I...