Internal turmoil, Zuma’s ‘big boss’ grip, and Zulu focus cap MK party’s vote share at 10-15 per cent
The MK Party continues to allege irregularities in the May elections. Having exhausted legal avenues in South Africa, they are now threatening to escalate their claims to an international court.
Syrian mass graves reminiscent of the Nazis, says war crimes investigator
An international war crimes prosecutor has claimed that evidence emerging from mass grave sites in Syria has exposed a state-run “machinery of death” in which he estimated more than 100,000 people were tortured and murdered since 2013. Former US war…
Cape Town Jewish community terror attack: Urgent GNU action needed to deter further terror
Given the available intelligence on this latest attack, I assess the threat level in South Africa as CRITICAL—meaning an attack is highly likely in the near future.
Ukraine prepares for a Russian air onslaught after the assassination of a Russian general
Moscow is set to launch a series of “devastating” air attacks against Ukraine in response to the assassination of one of its most senior generals, defence sources have revealed. President Vladimir Putin will order his forces to carry out one of Russia’s…
Resurgence of military coups in Africa: “Soldier’s Paradise” promises doomed to fail
History has proven repeatedly that the “soldiers paradise” that military regime in Africa promise will fade quickly.
Ukraine: Resentment against non-combatants and the women who love them – Jerome Starkey
There is still a steely resolve,but it is now mixed with a sense of fatigue and weariness,
McKinsey $122 million US fine: South Africa’s win but corruption continues
State capture, as a form of institutional corruption, continues through extractive politics of the ANC.
Biden Lobito Corridor: US challenges China’s infrastructure dominance in Africa
Africa wasn’t a priority for the United States. “It is only a priority in terms of competition with China,” says Dr Jakkie Cilliers.
Namibia elects first female President, but opposition cries foul
President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwa’s reputation, notably her lack of links to corruption unlike other SWAPO leaders, along with the tendency of voters to prefer “the devil you know,” has, according to Dr. Piet Croukamp of North West University in South Africa, given her an advantage.
Security advisor has warned that MPs are at risk of attack
A leading security expert who fears MPs are at heightened risk of attack has shared a roadmap for how safety can be improved. Author Philip Grindell, a former detective who advised Parliament on security for MPs after the killing of…
