Abstract This article analyzes Michael Power’s opinion piece titled “Hier Kom Groot Kak – The Coming Fall of Today’s Troy: The Western Financial Order,” which explores the impending decline of the Western financial hegemony. The analysis covers key themes such …
Jonathan James Wigley’s poetry collection, “Freedom,” is an evocative exploration of the human experience, addressing themes of modern masculinity, forgiveness, spiritual awakening, and the intrinsic connection between individuals and the natural world. The collection is divided into three main parts, …
“The Time Capsule” is a fictional radio play that was written and submitted for a competition on SAFM in 2014. It portrays a vision of future technological and social developments through the perspective of a time traveler and made many …
Introduction Money serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, functioning as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred payment (Mankiw, 2019). Throughout history, the forms of money have evolved from …
Introduction The South African healthcare system is characterized by a stark contrast between the private and public sectors. The private healthcare sector is highly commercialized, with exorbitant costs that make quality healthcare accessible only to a privileged minority. In contrast, …
The discourse surrounding climate change is highly polarized, with significant contention regarding the extent and causation of global warming. Despite increasing claims that anthropogenic climate change lacks scientific support, organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the World …
Introduction South Africa’s political landscape has been predominantly shaped by the African National Congress (ANC) since the end of apartheid. However, recent political dynamics have seen the Democratic Alliance (DA) emerge as a significant player. The concept of a National …
The recent study by Dinerstein et al. (2024) emphasizes the urgent need for protecting critical habitats to prevent the extinction of Earth’s most endangered species. The study identifies 16,825 sites of “unprotected rarity” and estimates the cost of protecting these …
Introduction Human history has been characterized by patriarchal and misogynistic power structures that have often led to war, poverty, and widespread inequality. However, contemporary movements suggest a transformative shift towards a new paradigm, referred to by some as the Aquarian …
Leadership in the business world often draws parallels to the animal kingdom, particularly with the image of the male alpha lion, a symbol of power, dominance, and survival of the fittest. However, a deeper examination of lion behavior reveals a …
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