A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the ...

A lot of diverse people have said a lot of good things about the government of national unity (GNU) since it completed 100 days in office ...

The forced closure of the African Global Dialogue on the situation in the Middle East is indicative of an authoritarian ...

Perhaps it is time for a new rule book for democracy. One which favours the game of Africa as a new kingmaker rather than an old pawn. Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South ...

This deep dive explores the ongoing struggle to maintain press freedom, the impact of advertising influence, and the recent ...

This article pays tribute to Lord Robin Renwick, a pivotal figure in South Africa’s transition to democracy, highlighting his ...

If democracy was already backsliding ... The same happened in South Africa, where the African National Congress lost the majority it had held for 30 years. It’s also worth mentioning that ...

South Africa’s Catholic bishops promoted “reconciliation” as the country marked 30 years of democracy ahead of this month’s national elections. Officials have continued to blame the legacy ...

The province of KwaZulu-Natal has been a hive of activity ahead of the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo taking place on Friday.

In the United States, support for the spread of freedom and democracy around the world has not reflected any partisan ...

On Sunday, the world lost one of the biggest names in music. Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy that spans decades and genres. Jones was also a philanthropist who ...

South Africa’s government of national unity forged after the 2024 elections refutes the claim that there are two antagonistic ...