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Remembering the People’s Pope – A Voice for the Marginalised, A Beacon for Humanity To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die” – Claude Campbell On Easter Monday, April 2025, the world was shaken by the passing of Pope Francis—just a day after he led the Easter sermon in Rome. Known for…

The collapse of the “Global Village,” which once united the international community under a shared system of diplomacy, trade, peace, and security, has had severe consequences for developing African nations like South Africa. The rise of far-right movements in Europe and Scandinavia, along with shifting global politics, has further destabilized the once-peaceful world order.  These…

After the elections on 29 May 2024, South Africa formed a Government of National Unity (GNU) made up of ten different political parties with varying views and beliefs. The main goals of this unity government are:  – Stability – Keeping the country peaceful and united.  – Economic Growth – Fixing the economy and creating jobs. …

BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADV. NKOSINATHI MALGAS [Human rights are women, elderly and children’s rights too] Background to universal human rights: The modern human rights law is a Post-World War 2 phenomenon. Its development can be attributed to the monstrous violations of human rights committed during the Hitler’s reign of terror in Europe.  Post-World War…

Outgoing Ghanaian president John Mahama says he lost the presidential election because his party’s time was simply up, and no amount of deceptive campaign promises could keep them in power. In his election concession speech, Mahama said, “No amount of monopolization of the media space could save us. No amount of money could stop our…

The African National Congress (ANC) has experienced a major decline in voter support in the Western Cape, with preliminary results from the 2024 elections revealing a 10% drop in votes compared to the 2019 elections. This significant decrease has shifted the political landscape in one of South Africa’s most vibrant and politically dynamic provinces. A…

As South Africa approaches the 2024 general elections, the nation stands at a pivotal moment, marking 30 years since the end of apartheid and the dawn of democracy. The African National Congress (ANC), which has been at the helm since 1994, faces significant scrutiny amid widespread dissatisfaction with basic infrastructure, healthcare, essential services, and pervasive…

“SOUTH AFRICA’S JUDICIAL TRANSFORMATION WITHIN TWENTY YEARS OF CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY: HOW FAR HAVE WE TRAVERSED THE JOURNEY TO REALIZE THE OBJECTIVES?” Introduction: This article does not seek to exhaustively canvass all issues related to South Africa’s judicial transformation. It merely seeks to reflect on South Africa’s judicial transformation within thirty years of constitutional democracy. In…