For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations offered.
We are political scientists who...
By Mirna Fahmy
The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has birthed a hybrid model of war where bits and bytes are as lethal as bombs. In this environment, private tech companies have evolved from mere service providers into digital shields. These shields allow...
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious...
*By Thobile Jiwulane
China’s President Xi Jinping has added his voice to international efforts aimed at ending the war in the Persian Gulf, urging peace, stability, and adherence to international...
By Dikeledi Molobela
Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise evolving threats.
Speaking at the official launch on Tuesday, Minister...
For much of the past two decades, South Africa’s recurring waves of protest have been interpreted through a dominant lens: the failure of the post-apartheid state to deliver services to its poorest citizens. Rising unemployment, corroding infrastructure and inadequate housing are the familiar explanations...
By Mirna Fahmy
The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has birthed a hybrid model of war where bits and bytes are as lethal as bombs. In this environment,...
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious...
By Virginia Keppler-Young
Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette.
And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two new judges to the constitutional court as this is being regarded as a big step...
By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider
The newly elected leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Geordin Hill-Lewis gave his first press conference today in order to discuss...
