Abstract The recent surfacing of a provocative photograph from the early 1990s, depicting President Cyril Ramaphosa in a compromising position with billionaire Johann Rupert, has ignited intense debate across social media platforms. This article examines the potential ramifications of the …
Introduction The recent re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States has ignited global discussion on the potential social, environmental, and economic shifts in American policy and international relations. In light of this event, two articles …
Introduction The discourse on anthropogenic climate change (ACC) has dominated scientific, political, and public agendas worldwide. The mainstream narrative posits that human activities, notably fossil fuel combustion and industrial emissions, are significantly accelerating climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, resulting …
Introduction Imagine a single dot on a page, so small it’s on the edge of what we can visually perceive. Now imagine that this dot sits right in the center of a vast spectrum of scales—between the largest observable structures …
Introduction The notion of granting legal rights to nature has emerged as a revolutionary concept, challenging traditional legal frameworks and advocating for the protection of the environment through legal personhood (Stone, 1972). Proponents argue that recognizing natural entities like rivers, …
The current global economic climate is characterized by unprecedented levels of inequality, where the vast majority of wealth and power is concentrated in the hands of a small minority. The dominant capitalist economic system of the “West,” which promotes market …
Introduction The recent article on Polity.org.za discusses South Africa’s critique of the United Kingdom’s proposed carbon border tax, arguing that it could exacerbate existing inequalities between developed and developing nations (Polity, 2024). This scholarly article aims to analyze South Africa’s …
Abstract This article explores the predictive acumen of Jonathan Wigley, Managing Director of SkillsLink Academy, focusing on his science fiction radio play written a decade ago and his recent analytical article on the potential benefits of a Donald Trump re-election. …
Abstract This article examines the “Nature-Based Solutions for Comprehensive Disaster and Climate Risk Management” toolkit developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The toolkit aims to support countries in integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) into comprehensive disaster …
Abstract Yoga, an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, has its roots in the Indian subcontinent. Over the centuries, yoga has evolved into various forms and has been widely embraced worldwide. This article delves into the …