Kagame’s Reckless Call for War
By Bafana Phalane The recent public exchange of accusations between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has significant implications for regional stability and peace in Africa. Kagame’s Twitter outburst, in which he accused South Africa of “distortion, deliberate attacks, and…
The DRC Conflict and The Involvement of The SANDF.
By Bafana Phalane The Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict: A Threat to Regional Stability and South Africa’s Growing Concerns. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been mired in a cycle of violence, instability, and conflict for decades. Since the mid-1990s, the resource-rich country has been a battleground for armed groups, neighboring governments, and international…
Breaking News: Ramaphosa Signs Expropriation Bill into Law Amidst Controversy
In a move that has sparked intense debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law, repealing the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975. This legislation has been at the centre of controversy since the Zuma era, with opponents claiming it undermines property rights and could lead to economic instability. The Expropriation Bill has…