by Dale T. McKinley | Jul 26, 2009
Harsh Realities The ideological, political, organizational, and socioeconomic realities of contemporary South Africa do not paint a flattering picture for the left:* The neoliberal variant of capitalism is not only practically dominant but generally in a phase of...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
By Jeremy CroninIt is generally considered unwise for a politician to debate critically with the media through the media about the media. You don’t exactly enjoy home-ground advantage. This has been obvious in recent weeks with the re-surfacing of the debate...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 5, 2010
By Blade NzimandeTwo significant, though seemingly unconnected, events occurred in South Africa that in other democracies would probably have led to serious introspection on the part of media or even commissions of enquiry into the media. The conviction of former...
by Daniel Krähmer | Aug 18, 2010
By Butjwana Seokoma Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, reminded us in 1994 that: “A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy.” 16 years into democracy, opposition parties, civil society, activists and other...
by Daniel Krähmer | Sep 2, 2010
By Jeff RudinSouth Africa has made remarkable achievements in providing safe drinking water to people, and in ensuring that there is sufficient water for energy generation and for the growth of the industrial, mining, agricultural and other economic sectors. But it...