Daanyaal Matthews

By Daanyaal Matthews The military sector of the Republic has been inundated with issues for years, both due to inadequate leadership and, additionally, budget cuts that have left the Department of Defense and Military Veterans anaemic. This is most evident when evaluating the words of Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga, who has painted an image of her department as one that lacks proper leadership in various departments, […]

By Daanyaal Matthews   Anti-immigration protests have erupted in the KwaZulu-Natal province, with demonstrators linking illegal immigration to broader socio-economic concerns, including housing shortages and crime, particularly in relation to the drug trade. While the protests have been labeled as 'xenophobic' by detractors, participants insist that illegal immigration is a pressing issue in their communities, citing inefficiencies in border management. Speaking on VOC Newsbeat, criminologist Professor Guy Lamb acknowledged that border […]

By Daanyaal Matthews  Student housing has long been a major challenge for university students, who often worry about where they will sleep at night. Recent reports indicate that the situation has become so dire that some students have resorted to protesting in the streets. The crisis stems from two key issues: the availability of accommodation and funding. The latter becomes particularly pressing every January and February, as students petition NSFAS […]

By Daanyaal Matthews  The increased tensions between the United States and South Africa have raised queries on the future of the Southern African states participation in the African Growth and Opportunities Agreement.  The AGOA agreement serves as an important economic lifeline for the Republic, representing an enormous part of South Africa's exports, with President Cyril Ramaphosa championing it as beneficial for economic activity and job creation.  Tensions have been fermenting […]