Tag: South Africa
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,…
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…