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The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 9: Youths and Inclusive Governance

As much as the youths are liable to demonstrate inexperienced behavior when handling things, today’s world has revealed how eclectic, resourceful, and blessed they are. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 8: Sports in an Egalitarian Society

While South Africans’ participation in conventional sports has led to the absorption of other cultural frames–which is not a bad idea–the assimilation of foreign cultures at the detriment of their own poses significant challenges. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 7: Health and Wellness

Mbeki, though not a medical professional, fully understands how best to initiate medical ideas to confront the burgeoning medical challenges. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 6: Developmentalism and Economic Justice

Thabo Mbeki highlights the proactive role of African leaders in seeking domestic and international support for the revival and rejuvenation of the African economy. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 5: Building Bridges, Building a Nation

Mbeki notes that the South African people embrace democracy partly because of the ideological underpinnings of their society and a deep-seated commitment to fairness and justice. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 4: People, Principles, and Progress

According to Mbeki, reclaiming Africa’s value system, where people-oriented development would be accomplished, is hinged on investing in human capital. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 3: Heroism in Humanity

Africans demonstrated that all humans, regardless of their racial origin and ethnic identity, should be given the opportunity to participate in society’s affairs. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 2: Mbeki, South Africa, and the Zimbabwean Syndrome

A population that was lacking in numerical strength has allocated to itself so much that the population is the larger and natural occupant of the geography. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 1: Intellectual Traditions

A Brief Note” by Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu and Maanda Ndhlovu, the political life of one of the iconic political leaders of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, is examined. Read more

Reflections on theory and practice in African international relations

Professor Anthonie van Nieuwkerk recently delivered his inaugural lecture, highlighting the urgent task for African intellectuals to review, reflect and provide analysis and recommendations to African leaders on what could be done to strengthen the African position in global affairs. Read more