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Lula da Silva

From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma
Opinion
/ 21 December 2024

From Brazil to South Africa: The power and perils of political charisma

A compelling new biography of Brazil’s Lula da Silva offers a sharp contrast to the dispiriting state of South Africa’s politics

By Richard Pithouse
Divisions threaten Bolivia’s MAS and its legacy of left-wing transformation
Thought Leader
/ 29 November 2024

Divisions threaten Bolivia’s MAS and its legacy of left-wing transformation

This is the first instalment in a series of articles on lessons for the left, and focuses on the case of Bolivia

By Imraan Buccus
Political landscapes are shifting, but beware of anti-democratic forces
Opinion
/ 18 June 2024

Political landscapes are shifting, but beware of anti-democratic forces

The European Union has shifted right and Latin America to the left, India’s supremacist was checked, and the ANC lost its majority but behaved with democratic maturity

By Nontobeko Hlela
Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan

In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps

By Sarah Smit
Corporate capture and austerity politics
Thought Leader
/ 10 October 2023

Corporate capture and austerity politics

The choice to adopt austerity is not about protecting the state against capture — nor is it about realising untapped growth

By Sarah Smit
Saudi Arabia still mulling Brics invite, says its ambassador to South Africa
Politics
/ 6 September 2023

Saudi Arabia still mulling Brics invite, says its ambassador to South Africa

Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political positions

By Lizeka Tandwa
Russia, China win as Brics grows
Politics
/ 25 August 2023

Russia, China win as Brics grows

Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders

By Lizeka Tandwa and Sarah Smit
Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc
National
/ 24 August 2023

Brics+6: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi and UAE added to bloc

Brics chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the bloc’s expansion, which includes two African country

By Sarah Smit
Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war
Politics
/ 23 August 2023

Brazil’s Lula calls for end to Ukraine war

President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace

By Paddy Harper
Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’
Politics
/ 22 August 2023

Brics leaders talk expansion amid ‘Cold War’

China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions

By Sarah Smit, Anathi Madubela and Mandisa Nyathi

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