Cultural Reflections

By Lisu Khuzwayo We stand at a decisive hour. The Global South is no longer on the margins of history—it is the very frontier of the new world order. Africa, with South Africa at its crossroads, is being watched by the world. They see in us what we too often refuse to see in ourselves: unmatched resources, a young and rising population, and a destiny waiting to be claimed. Africa holds 30% of the world’s mineral reserves —the cobalt, platinum, and rare earths that drive the d

PEACE OF THE GODS The Theft of Thought and the Path to Renewal Prologue – The Spark The freedom to think independently was taken from the African spirit when people confused human hatred with God's plan. This planned trick—built into slavery, colonialism, and apartheid—tied not just the body but the mind. It hid cruelty under a holy cover and made fighting back seem like a sin. History shows how rulers mixed their power with God's will, making the oppressed feel God had left

Introduction South Africa’s national anthem is unique in the world, blending five languages—isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and English—to reflect the country’s diverse cultures and histories. Composed after apartheid, it was designed as a symbol of reconciliation and unity in a newly democratic nation (South African Government, 1997). The anthem embodies the ideal of the “Rainbow Nation,” a term popularised by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to describe South Africa’s multicu

Hands Across Generations – Diaspora Connection Author: Lisu Khuzwayo Some moments don’t ask for attention, but stay with you anyway. They unfold quietly, without warning, yet hold the weight of entire histories. Mine began in Venice, on a trip that was meant to be about learning. It became something else. In my final year at Kearsney College, I was selected to join an academic tour to Italy and England—two weeks abroad, far from South African soil, with the promise of cultura