The task of defining both the Left and political Islam is no mean one. Both function and are understood within their own conceptual frameworks, geographical locations and time frames. In the limited space available here one can only speak in broad terms – thereby...
Colonialism
East African Opposition, Really? | by Andre Vltchek
In the three Western outposts of the eastern part of Africa – Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya – the opposition had either been totally smashed or is rotting in jail. Alternatively, it has 'ceased to exist'. In East Africa, those who are in power and those who want to be...
A Namibian tribute to Neville Alexander: Revisiting the National Question | by Shaun Whittaker
It is a remarkable historical coincidence that Neville Alexander was laid to rest on the very same day that some Marikana workers – most of whom were also from the Eastern Cape - were buried. This tragic incident of the miners represents a turning point in the...
COSATU Response to ANC Discussion Paper on the Second Transition
Preface We would like to thank the ANC for providing us with an opportunity to respond to all the papers, in particular the one on the Second Transition. We hope and trust that our response will find a place for serious consideration in the conference proceedings. We...
Interview: Mahmood Mamdani on Darfur
June 2009 In his new book Mahmood Mamdani puts the war in Darfur in historical context and challenges the Save Darfur Coalition's characterisation of the conflict and its call for international intervention. He talks to Charlie Kimber You reject the label genocide and...


