Following the violent state response to the 2021 pro-democracy protests, fear and silence now dominate public life as activists, journalists, and lawmakers face exile, imprisonment, or violence for demanding democratic reforms under absolute monarchy
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Throughout history women have played instrumental roles in our homes, country, community, and the nation and female excellence continues to be a symbol of hope…
The current king of amaHlubi Inkosi Langalibalele II continues to be treated as a mere inkosi who is a junior to other kings despite having about 30 senior amakhosi under him. The important question to ask during this time as we mark the 30th anniversary of our democracy as a new country following the 1994 breakthrough is the following: what is the state of the Kingdom of amaHlubi and its nation?
“Registering to vote was a big moment for me,” said Basetsana Mahapha, her eyes shining with excitement. With just two days until South Africans cast their votes…