Amandla! is free here, but we welcome donations.
Russsian bureaucrats have been honestly surprised at the reaction by the official West – they did not expect such anger or unanimous condemnation. European politicians are beside themselves with fury. The mainstream press is relating appalling stories to its readers...
Dear Msholozi, As a nationalist and long-time supporter of the African National Congress, I am disturbed by reports that the SA Communist Party regards you as their useful idiot to help them get – and keep – their hands on the levers of state power. Are these reports...
A reincarnated Hans Christian Andersen may have painted The Spear for those denying the testimony of their eyes ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes” is one of the most enduring tales by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a fashion-obsessed Emperor who has no time...
The victory of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) candidate, Mohammed Morsi, in the Egyptian Presidential elections signifies the beginning of a new phase in Egypt’s revolutionary process. The political landscape is dynamic, with new alliances and divides on the horizon. We...
Amid the logic-destroying hysteria surrounding Brett Murray’s (now defaced) The Spear, the Film and Publications Board will sit to decide if personal dignity trumps art and freedom of expression. Eighteen years into South Africa’s democracy and our censorship system...
ANC president's founding affidavit in interdict application against Brett Murray portrait (May 18) IN THE SOUTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT JOHANNESBURG (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) CASE NUMBER: 17978/2012 In the matter between: JACOB GEDLEYIHLEKISA ZUMA - First Applicant...
Mac Maharaj says nobody has the right to violate the dignity and rights of others Presidency disgusted at violation of President Zuma's rights The Presidency is shocked and disgusted at the grotesque painting by Brett Murray depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
Govt expresses displeasure at offensive portrait by Brett Murray (May 18) Government condemns distasteful portrait of President Zuma Government would like to express its displeasure at the offensive portrait by Brett Murray titled "The Spear" that depicts the...
These are the final results of the parliamentarian elections in Greece: Nea Dimokratia (Right wing pro austerity program) 18,85%, 108 seats (33,47% in 2009 elections) SYRIZA (Coalition of the radical left, anti austerity) 16,78%, 52 seats (4,60%) PASOK (Socialists,...