Thembisa FakudeThe emerging “Third Way” within the governing ANC in South Africa(picture by Afrasid)Sep 4, 2022Sep 4, 2022
Thembisa FakudeSA’s human rights history compromised by membership in BRICSThe struggle against apartheid propelled South Africa (SA) to align herself with human rights struggles around the world. It also set SA to…Jun 19, 2022Jun 19, 2022
Thembisa FakudeKeep the Palestinian struggle out of Putin’s war in UkraineLest we forget, President Vladimir Putin supports Syrian President Bashar al Assad’s continuing destruction and maiming of women and…Mar 20, 2022Mar 20, 2022
Thembisa FakudeAfrican religious leaders meet in Abidjan to promote eternal message of religionsLeaders from various parts of Africa are currently meeting in the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire , Abidjan. The meeting is to discuss…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
Thembisa FakudeArchbishop Desmond Tutu a man of God who liked to laugh(courtesy, Tutu family)Dec 26, 2021Dec 26, 2021
Thembisa FakudeGranting more autonomous powers to Tigray could set a wrong precedenceThe Tigrayan People Liberation Front’s (TPLF) political intentions to gain more autonomous powers in Tigray are akin to a secession…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Thembisa FakudeMessi’s transfer to PSG exposed another faultline between Qatar and the UAEThe world of football was abuzz this week when news emerged that the former FC Barcelona star, Lionel Messi was leaving the club. He spent…Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
Thembisa FakudeThe continuing abuse of the poor by the elite — Towards understanding recent protests in SAThe road towards the election of Jacob Zuma as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) in both its 2007 and 2012 Conferences…Jul 11, 2021Jul 11, 2021
Thembisa FakudeStop comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, it is worseFirst things first, the apartheid regime in South Africa, with all its brutality, never used F-16 fighter jets and the equivalent of…May 23, 2021May 23, 2021