Politics

Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African politician, activist, renowned businessman, and President of the Republic of South Africa. Ramaphosa became South Africa's fifth President on February 15, 2018, following the resignation of his predecessor Jacob Zuma and a subsequent...

South Africa has produced a huge number of great men and women who have been highly esteemed and highly regarded for the different roles they've played in different walks of life over the years. One of the greatest men...

Lindiwe Mazibuko is an influential and respectable figure in South Africa’s political scene. Although most people get to recognize her only as a politician and former member of the South African Parliament, she is also an author, academician, and...

Never far away from controversy and allegations of misconduct, Nomvula Mokonyane is another one of the many South African politicians that the public had had high trust in but has ended up appearing to be amongst the worst of...

Women's participation in politics they say has become the key to meaningful and sustainable development, as well as a flourishing democracy. One woman who is a testament to this fact is Lindiwe Sisulu, a South African politician who serves...

The President of South Africa is the head of government and head of state under the country's constitution. In South Africa, the President is elected by members of the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, and is usually the leader of the largest party in the...

Once upon a time, Andile Mngxitama was seen as one of the shining stars under Julius Malema in the far-left South African political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, which was founded in 2013. Infighting within the party, however, saw that...

Alongside Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Denis Goldberg, and Govan Mbeki among other African National Congress (ANC) members, Ahmed Kathrada was one of the famous prisoners of Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison who were locked up after being sentenced to...

Many historians today would agree that Oliver Tambo lived an inspirational life that others should work towards emulating. Without a doubt, the anti-apartheid activist and politician was one of the finest leaders produced by the African National Congress (ANC)...

In a government that has been tainted by various scandals from some of its very high political office holders, Malusi Gigaba appears to be no different than his colleagues even though he was once hailed as a breath of...

Senzo Mchunu is one of the big names in South African politics today particularly when it concerns the affairs of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The politician has seen himself rise from being a teacher in the late...

Robert Mugabe was a black nationalist and the former leader of independent Zimbabwe. As a politician, he served as the country's prime minister from 1980 to 1987, and as president from 1987 to 2017. Although his leadership has been...

One would not be mincing words when they say that the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) was the main reason why the African National Congress (ANC) as a political party was able to become the political force it...

The name of Julius Malema has become one of the most famous in South Africa and even outside, being spoken of at the same level as some of the country’s anti-apartheid heroes. Although he carries controversy wherever he goes,...

Between May 2014 and 2016, under the Presidency of Jacob Zuma, four individuals occupied the office of Minister of Finance of South Africa. The first person in the queue was Nhlanhla Nene who held the position until he was...

Former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader, Fikile Mbalula, is one politician to look out for in the coming years. Anyone that is conversant with the history of South Africa does not need to be told about the...

Ahead of South African Elections coming up on the 7th of May, 2014 during which the country will elect a new president, a new set of national assembly members and legislators for various provinces in South Africa, various political...

Do you really need the academic qualification to run a country or head a large organisation? South Africa is a country situated in the southern part of Africa, a multi-ethnic society consisting of people with different religions, cultures, and...

Have you ever wondered the academic qualifications of the presidents of Zambia? The country has really taken a long stride since the it gained independence from the hands of her colonial masters in 1964. We all know how big an...

The "salary-gate" scandal in 2014  which was a result of the media's exposure of the outrageous salaries earned by Zimbabwean politicians and parastatal bosses in Zimbabwe, led to a huge expectation that the Government would act quickly on corruption....