Expert Analysis
Making sense of South Africa’s week of anarchy
South Africans find themselves confronted with the ugly spectre of rioting and looting that has claimed over 100 lives, and also dealt a devastating blow to the economy. The situation remains extremely volatile, and while narratives abound, particularly on social media, facts are in short supply. It is important to examine the situation in as level-headed a manner as possible to gain an understanding of what has really befallen our nation.
Kenneth Kaunda – his choices, legacy and shadow
“History is not the soil in which happiness grows. The periods of happiness in it are the blank pages of history.” – Hegel
The G7 summit and Africa: International commitments versus local realities
Africa contributes less than 4% of global carbon emissions, but is bearing the brunt of climate change The Group of Seven (G7) 47th summit was held in Cornwall in the United Kingdom from 11 to 13 June 2021. It was the first time since the start of the Covid-19...
Good Governance Africa’s Chris Maroleng discusses the current state of affairs in South Africa
Listen to Good Governance Africa's SADC Executive Director Chris Maroleng as he discusses how the current state of affairs in South Africa will have a long lasting effect on her people, and explains how a State of Emergency may not be necessary. Watch the full...
Media statement on the chaos and looting in South Africa
14 JULY 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Africa is in a perfect storm and the focus has to stay on governance Scenes of chaos and orchestrated looting, concentrated in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, have rocked South Africa heavily over the last week. President Cyril...
Chris Maroleng interviews Zambia’s new UNIP president, Bishop Trevor Mwamba
Ahead of Zambia's 12 August elections, GGA's Chris Maroleng interviews the new president of the late Kenneth Kaunda's United National Independence Party (UNIP), Bishop Trevor Mwamba, asking him, 'will the coming elections be free and fair?' Click on the video below to...
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