Tag: Pretoria
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…
Hammanskraal’s Water Crisis: A Tale of Neglect, Corruption, and Broken Promises
By Bafana Phalane, editor and founder For nearly two decades, the residents of Hammanskraal have endured a crisis that exposes the government’s failure to uphold its promises and responsibilities. Dirty water—a life-threatening and basic necessity—has become a grim symbol of neglect, corruption, and inefficiency. The people of Hammanskraal have suffered long enough, and their ongoing…