THE TRAP, PART 6: The Price of Time
The message remained on Peter’s phone for days. It was short, direct and impossible to ignore. A sponsorship opportunity was available. ... Read more.
If Migration Never Happened
A Different Way of Looking at Migration The idea for this article came to me while watching football with a group of friends. As we discussed the matches, the... Read more.
The Weight of History in a Changing South Africa
South Africa is a country that reveals itself slowly. Its beauty is immediate, but its deeper tensions unfold through conversation, observation and the... Read more.
THE TRAP, PART 5: Who Benefits?
By early 2024, Peter had begun noticing something strange. The more he listened to conversations about migration in Britain, the less he recognised himself... Read more.
When Memory Becomes South Africa’s Political Language
The next morning, I met Professor Wole outside the university residence. He greeted me with the quiet assurance of a man who has spent decades studying societies... Read more.
The Question That Silenced a South African Lecture Hall
South Africa has a way of confronting you long before you are ready. Its mountains and oceans pull you in. Its cities hum with ambition. Its people speak... Read more.
Morenikeji Giwa Interview Sparks Debate on Wealth, Power and Public Trust in Nigeria
A Viral Interview and a National Conversation Few interviews have generated as much discussion in recent weeks as that of Nigerian real estate investor Morenikeji... Read more.
THE TRAP, PART 4: The Cost of Staying
By late 2023, Sola had stopped seeing care work as temporary. It had become survival. Every morning followed the same structure. Wake up early. ... Read more.
Behaviour Under Political Power
When Political Change Meets Human Behaviour Every society that wins political freedom carries the expectation that life will improve. Political transitions... Read more.
African Migration to the West: What the Data Actually Show
Public debate often portrays African migration as a growing challenge for Europe and North America. A closer examination of migration data reveals a more complex... Read more.