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“Germany’s Curtailment of Free Expression Signals Wider Suppression of Dissenting Voices in West”
16Dec By News SANo Comments
International

“Germany’s Curtailment of Free Expression Signals Wider Suppression of Dissenting Voices in West”

By Thobile Jiwulane: German Flag (Image: Pexels) The West’s frequent claims of championing freedom of expression as a cornerstone of its self-styled democratic model increasingly ring hollow, as some political leaders fail to embody the very democratic practices they advocate to others. An analysis of court practice indicates that over the past two years, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has filed more than 30 lawsuits seeking protection of honour and dignity – a figure that significantly exceeds the average among senior German politicians. Of particular concern is not only the volume of these legal actions, but their substance: many of the cases were brought not against demonstrably false statements or outright defamation, but against critical reporting, satire an...
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OPEN BATTLE: Rubio takes gloves off as he lambastes South Africa, accusing it of replacing Mandela’s reconciliation
5Dec By News SANo Comments
International

OPEN BATTLE: Rubio takes gloves off as he lambastes South Africa, accusing it of replacing Mandela’s reconciliation

By Thobile Jiwulane: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Image: (US State Department) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has lambasted the South African government, as earlier led by the ANC, for having ditched Mandela's legacy of reconciliation, which he claims the ANC government replaced with "redistributionist" policies that discouraged investors and caused the talented to flee. Rubio is more pointed and scathing than Trump Rubio joins President Donald Trump in criticising South Africa for its internal policies aimed at addressing apartheid inspired racial inequality. Rubio was announcing America's plan for the G20, of which the US is the new president for 2026. The US took over from South Africa, which hosted the G20 Leaders Summit last month.  Trump bo...
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LABOUR MOBILITY: The buzzword to counter resistance to labour migration
12Nov By News SANo Comments
International

LABOUR MOBILITY: The buzzword to counter resistance to labour migration

By Fawzia Moodley: A mechanic using a laptop (Image: Peoplecreations on Freepix) With the growing resistance to labour migration in many parts of the world, it’s harder for workers, including highly skilled professionalsseeking new pastures, to find jobs abroad. For India and African countries, including South Africa, the latest blow is the imposition of a hefty $100,000 fee to apply for an H-1B visa to work in the US, which is valid for three years and renewable for another three years.  Trump imposes hefty visa fee The H-1B visa allowed employers to recruit non-immigrant foreign workers with specialised skills, and was seen as a way for US companies to remain competitive, grow and create more jobs. But amidst a widespread pushback against immigrant workers an...
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INSPIRING THE GLOBAL SOUTH:  South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V)
3Nov By News SANo Comments
News

INSPIRING THE GLOBAL SOUTH:  South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V)

By Thobile Jiwulane: Sam Masango, Bantu Siwisa and Elizabeth Shawa (left to right) speak at the panel discussion (SUN XIANG) China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and the economy, especially in the development of the Global South. One of its most recent initiatives, the Global Governance Initiative, in a sense, represents the aspiration of the Global South, said Busani Ngcaweni, director of the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies. “I call it the Global South consensus,” he noted. Ngcaweni made the remarks at a panel discussion on Volume V of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, held at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Public Policy and African Studies on 30 October. Over 60 partic...
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RAPPROACHMENT: India and the us seek to defuse tension
19Sep By News SANo Comments
International

RAPPROACHMENT: India and the us seek to defuse tension

 By Fawzia Moodley: President Donald J. Trump holds hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India during a surprise walk-in in 2019, in Houston, Texas. (Image: White House Official Photo by Shealah Craighead) Realpolitik demands that Washington and New Delhi find common ground amidst the fallout between the two allies over Donald Trump’s imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian exports to the US and indications are that the two countries may be on the way to some kind of rapprochement.  Signs of a possible thaw India has been holding out hope that Trump, who had accused New Delhi of supporting Russia against Ukraine by purchasing oil from Russia, would reconsider the 50% tariff—the highest levy imposed on any country, except Brazil, which received the same treatment...
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CONTROVERSIAL: Anger as former EFF member and parliamentarian, Mandisa Mashego, asks for help from Trump, Musk, and Afriforum
25Mar By News SANo Comments
Politics

CONTROVERSIAL: Anger as former EFF member and parliamentarian, Mandisa Mashego, asks for help from Trump, Musk, and Afriforum

By Sitha Maliwa Mandisa Mashego (Image: X) In a recent interview on Hustlers Corner SA, a YouTube channel, Mandisa Mashego, former EFF Gauteng leader, MPL and outspoken civil society activist, made a shocking call to Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Afriforum for help in tackling the SA government’s proposed VAT increase. Her pleas to the US and white rightist groupings raised fierce political debate and intense criticism, particularly from left-wing groups and Pan-Africanists. Mashego’s call for help is centred around the South African government’s decision to raise VAT by 0.5% to 15.5% this year and a further 0.5% to 16% in 2026 by the Ramaphosa government after it was raised by 1% from 14% to 15% in 2018 by the Zuma administration. The proposed VAT hike has been met with widespread ...
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