Tag: maverick point
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…
Malusi Gigaba’s Resurgence in Parliament: A Statesman’s Voice on the DRC Conflict and SANDF’s Role.
By Bafana Phalane Malusi Gigaba made a resounding return to the national spotlight in Parliament during the urgent debate on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict and the involvement of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the region. As questions swirled about his political future, some even speculating about his possible alignment…
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…