Culture: a lesser seen foot soldier for cultural diplomacy at the G20 Summit

ISMAIL MAHOMED|Updated

WORLD leaders from across the globe have hailed South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Summit as a triumphant event.

The silly season shuffle

JERALD DANASEKERA VEDAN|Published

Once again, we tumble cheerfully into that time of year called “the silly season.” It is that magical period when we all pledge to be reflective and grateful, while ...

WHERE I MUST PUT MY FACE?

Kiru Naidoo|Published

I REMEMBER Tootsie and Bobby not talking. Their cold eyes drilled each other in silence. When they shot insults, it was as if they were talking to an invisible third ...

SOUTH AFRICA- THE MOVIE

Ravi Govender|Published

HELLO all- welcome to “South Africa -The Movie” premiere - note not the “premier”.

DURBAN’S BYGONE STREETS: A TAPESTRY OF CRAFT AND CONNECTION

Yogin Devan|Published

OUR cities are in chains today. Walk through Durban and you’ll see supermarkets chains, fashion chains, fast-food chains, pharmacy chains, electronics chains, bookstore ...

Africa steps into its new global role: the significance of the 2025 G20 Declaration

Dr Rajendran Govender|Published

The 2025 G20 Summit held in Johannesburg will be remembered as far more than a diplomatic first. It marked a profound shift in the global balance of moral and political ...

Breaking the silence: empowering change against gender-based violence in the Indian community

Jennifer Reddy|Published

In the wake of a national shutdown for gender-based violence awareness, Jennifer Reddy reflects on the hidden epidemic of violence within the Indian community - ...

The hidden face of violence: professional women and Gender-Based Violence

DR ARADHANA RAMNUND MANSINGH|Published

I RECENTLY came across a powerful social media post by Rakhi Beekrum that reminded us of the many forms of gender-based violence. It struck me how easy it is to ...

Farewell to a freedom fighter: Sunny Singh's legacy in the liberation movement

The Krishna Rabilal Foundation (KRF) and Merebank Comrades|Published

The Krishna Rabilal Foundation (KRF) and Merebank Comrades pay tribute to Sunny Gerjar Singh, a fearless anti-apartheid fighter who spent 10 years on Robben Island, ...

Why Chatsworth

Yogin Devan|Published

On the occasion of the 165th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers to then Natal from India, it is propitious that the history of Chatsworth ...

Black Friday: the need you never had, the debt you can't escape

SANJITH HANNUMAN|Published

THE buzz is building. The inbox is flooding." Biggest sale of the year! Don't miss out!" For weeks, the message has been clear: Black Friday is coming. In a South ...

From indentured labour to leadership

Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Indian South Africans—from the struggles of indentured labourers in 1860 to influential leaders shaping the nation.

Re-fashioning an identity: celebrating the 165th anniversary of Indian South Africans

Dr Ismail Vadi|Published

This powerful exploration of identity reveals the ongoing struggle faced by Indian South Africans in reconciling their heritage with modern realities

Shut Down the Israeli Embassy: SA's moral duty in face of covert Palestinian transfer

Professor Yusuf Chikte|Published

As Palestinians arrive in South Africa stripped of their belongings and fleeing genocide, an unsettling narrative unfolds. Is the country becoming a conduit for ...

Why our G20 legacy must move from policy vision to real implementation

Sunil Geness|Published

South Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for the G20 summit, with the potential to pave the way for meaningful progress across the continent, writes ...

Blood money: when insurance becomes a motive for murder in the Indian community

Professor Nirmala Gopal|Published

Discover the unsettling truth behind insurance-motivated murders within Indian communities as we explore the clash between tradition and modernity, where financial ...

It’s about time South Africans paid the right price for power

Jennifer Reddy|Published

In a recent court ruling, South Africans have gained newfound hope as the National Energy Regulator faces demands for increased transparency and accountability in ...

From indenture to the property moguls

Advocate Lavan Gopaul|Published

Discover the inspiring journey of Indian indentured labourers in South Africa, who transformed adversity and hardship into an entrepreneurial legacy of property ...

Commemorating 165 years of indenture to South Africa: challenging Thala Vidhi in search of a better life

Selvan Naidoo|Published

Discover how the legacy of Indian indentured workers has shaped South Africa's socio-economic landscape and inspired generations to rewrite their destiny.