Edgar Lungu’s Death and the Political Standoff: Why the Government Must Take the Lead from the Family.
By Bafana Phalane The passing of Zambia’s 6th President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has triggered an unprecedented political and emotional standoff between the state and the former president’s family. His death in South Africa, where he had gone to seek medical attention, has exposed the deepening political cracks within the nation. Unlike previous transitions following the…
Musk and Trump’s Broken Alliance: What’s next for South Africa?
By Bafana Phalane In a dramatic twist of global politics, the once solid alliance between tech billionaire Elon Musk and the U.S. President Donald Trump has shattered, sending ripples far beyond American borders and into the heart of South Africa. What began as a seemingly strategic partnership turned sour over policy disagreements and economic interests,…
MK Party’s Leadership Turmoil: A Deepening Crisis Amidst Internal Strife
By Bafana Phalane The recent removal of Floyd Shivambu as the Secretary-General of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) marks a significant chapter in the party’s tumultuous journey. Once considered the intellectual cornerstone of the party, Shivambu’s redeployment to Parliament shows the deepening instability within MKP. This development raises pressing questions about the party’s future and its ability…