Yacoob Cassim

A new era is beginning for South Africa and the Southern African region. In Pretoria as President Cyril Ramaphosa takes office for a second term, it will be at the head of a coalition government for the second time in South Africa’s history. The ANC lost the majority it commanded for the first time on

President Cyril Ramaphosa was officially sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at the helm of the Union Buildings. After an election in which there was no party that won outright victory, Ramaphosa managed to cobble together a coalition government which he called a Government of National Unity but is more of grand coalition

The dark days continue for Palestine as Israeli tanks and drones push into Rafah’s western neighbourhoods as an attack on aid-seekers killed at least nine Palestinians and injured 30, in Gaza. The South African case against genocide in Gaza by the Israelis at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could come under threat depending the

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el Sisi has met United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Cairo on June the 10th. Relations between the US and Egypt are not in a good place since Israel started the war in Gaza. Sisi also reappointed Mostafa Madbouly to the post of prime minister to form a new

Two Ward Councillors ascended to the provincial Legislature and Parliament from eThekwini, leaving vacant positions. A bi-election will take place in both wards, including Ward 34, from which councillor Bobby Maharajah recently resigned. A major sink hole appeared on Dr Yusef Dadoo Street in the Durban Central Business District. The announcement of two Durban councillors

As the Gaza War continues with thousands dying or becoming amputated, the rest of the world has not remained silent. In Washington DC, the United States thousands of Pro-Palestinian protestors converged around the White House on Saturday, urging President Joe Biden to stop all military aid to Israel and calling for an immediate cease-fire in

The African National Congress is no longer the dominant party in South African politics. They managed to get 159 seats in the National Assembly. The have entered into negotiations with other political parties to form a government. Embarking into unchartered territory for the still young democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the ANC will seek

President Cyril Ramaphosa may not be thinking straight. The president is hoping to form a government of National Unity with all major political parties with seats in parliament. The problem is many of these parties have such differing views that a consensus would be impossible for them to agree upon. Ramaphosa has made it clear

Saudi Arabia has ambitions to build immeasurable projects at Neom in Tabuk Province. Among the new industrial centres and tourism destinations is the “Line” which will be built as a zero-carbon region. The company that runs Neom is working with Volocopter on electric flying taxis for transportation. However, the Saudi monarchy has stated that while