Category: African Politics
Geza, Tagwirei, Chiwenga, and Zimbabwe’s Succession Politics: A Week of Political Upheaval
By Bafana Phalane Zimbabwe witnessed yet another politically charged week, beginning with war veteran Blessed Geza’s grandstanding against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling ZANU-PF party. What was initially meant to be a large-scale national protest calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation turned into a de facto shutdown, as Zimbabweans opted to stay indoors rather than face…
South Africa and the United States: Rising Tensions in a Changing Global Order
By Bafana Phalane The diplomatic rift between South Africa and the United States has escalated dramatically in recent days, following the Trump administration’s expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. This move marks a significant shift in relations between Pretoria and Washington, raising questions about the true motivations behind America’s hostility toward South Africa. The…
Errol Musk and the Unrepentant White Privilege in South Africa.
By Bafana Phalane It is both infuriating and disheartening to hear Errol Musk’s dismissive remarks about apartheid and white privilege in South Africa. In his recent conversation on the Mac G podcast, he painted a narrative that not only downplays the real and enduring effects of apartheid but also insults the intelligence and struggles of…