politics

What’s happening in South Africa is complex, and yet the discourse outside especially in the U.S. often oversimplifies it. One of the saddest parts is seeing how many people believe Julius Malema is the president of South Africa. 

He isn’t. He leads a minority party with a loud voice, but not the power of governance.

What I find hard to comprehend is Elon posture as if he’s above governments themselves. 

May I remind you: the U.S. president moved to force TikTok to sell its American operations to U.S. nationals, simply to allow it to continue operating. Is that not state power? Is that not economic nationalism?

South Africa is not easy to understand from a distance. Race cannot be separated from politics or daily life in SA. 

Apartheid officially ended just 31 years ago but for many, its legacy still defines the present.

The crime rate is horrifying but it doesn’t only affect white communities, as some suggest. In fact, it devastates Black and Coloured communities at an even greater scale!

Race, politics, and history intersect in complex ways in South Africa. It's crucial to avoid oversimplification and misinformation. Let's strive for a deeper understanding and nuanced perspective on the issues facing the country.