Elon Musk’s staggering wealth raises pressing questions about the state of democracy and economic inequality, about how concentrated power undermines democratic ideals, revealing a troubling reality where wealth dictates politics.
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Lessons of 1976: ‘Be united to face the common enemy’
The current wave of anti-immigrant violence, led and supported by right-wing and ethno-nationalist groups, stands in sharp contrast to the emancipatory politics of the 1976 generation.
Understanding the rise of Afrophobia in South Africa — and how we resist it
Afrophobia is rooted in exclusionary ideas of citizenship and belonging that were shaped by colonialism and reproduced by postcolonial states.
Crisis of unemployment
The government must acknowledge the severe unemployment crisis we’re facing and declare it a national emergency.
The state under capitalism
Capitalism creates societies which are held hostage by the whims and wishes of corporate investors, while trapping the state into a structural dependence on capital.
Considerations for making the SACP electorally significant
With its upcoming Conference of the Left, the South African Communist Party must confront its history and embrace a more radical, anti-capitalist stance to effectively challenge the status quo.
Exploitation of graduate workers
Employers have a responsibility to help reduce poverty by providing more stability for graduates and temporary workers.
Chile in conflict: a model in crisis, a divided left, and a rising right
Chile is currently experiencing a period of open political contestation. This is not merely an electoral shift to the right, but a deeper struggle over the meaning of the country.
Mass unemployment by design: rethinking South Africa’s manufactured economic consensus
South Africa’s ongoing and worsening mass unemployment stems from a deliberate, market-friendly, and pro-business economic consensus that has proven ineffective over the past 30 years.









