Dear Lebo M, First, let me say this properly, because it matters. You are a giant. Not in the exaggerated, social media “legend” sense we throw around casually, but in the real sense. The kind of giant whose work travels further than passports, further than borders, further than language itself. “Nants ingonyama” is not just […]
This week, John Steenhuisen announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main non-ANC party. His tenure faced challenges in voter engagement and controversies. Jordan Hill-Lewis is anticipated as a successor, offering hope for appealing to a broader electorate as the DA navigates its future in a changing political landscape.
Or how Minneapolis briefly restored my faith in protest, humanity, and the idea that giving up is exactly what power wants I need to start with a confession. I am a left winger who is getting tired. Not “needs a nap” tired. I mean that deep, political exhaustion where every headline feels like a prank […]
I have been walking around lately with what political philosophers politely call moral fatigue and what the rest of us call being very tired of the world. The news cycle has turned cruelty into background noise. Violence arrives prepackaged with explanations, excuses, and comment sections that feel like social experiments we should have shut down […]
There are places on earth that feel like they exist to remind us that life can be gentle. Bondi Beach is one of them. Sun. Salt. Children running toward waves like the ocean personally invited them. It is not a place your brain files under “terror attack”. And yet, on a warm evening during a […]
The author’s reflections on Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor highlight a renewed hope for socialism amid global political struggles. Mamdani’s campaign centered on practical issues like affordability and accessibility, making socialism feel relatable. His success illustrates the potential for compassionate politics, inspiring belief in meaningful change.
I have not written in weeks. Not because I packed up my revolutionary spirit and sold it at the flea market for airtime and a Fanta, but because the world made it very difficult to keep believing that leftist politics is anything more than a stubborn hobby. Between my job as a marketing lead, curating […]
New York City’s political landscape resembles a wild ecosystem, with notable figures like the current mayor Eric Adams, facing corruption issues; former governor Andrew Cuomo, attempting a comeback; and young socialist Zohran Mamdani, gaining support. Amidst this chaos, Curtis Sliwa, a nostalgic vigilante, adds to the unpredictable electoral mix.
Victoria Mboko, a rising tennis star, recently captured attention by winning the National Bank Open, a prestigious WTA 1000 tournament. Born to Congolese parents in the USA and raised in Canada, she showcased exceptional skill and composure, defeating top competitors like Sofia Kenin and Naomi Osaka, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Zimbabwe is going to the Rugby World Cup. I’ll give you a moment to let that sink in. No, not the cricket team. Not the netball queens. The rugby team. The Sables. The same national side that last graced the global stage in 1991 when shorts were shorter, mullets were longer, and our economy could […]
