On 31 March 2017, President Jacob Zuma made massive changes to his cabinet. These included firing almost a third of …
Rethinking constitutionalism in South Africa
For the latest edition of The Oppidan Press, we asked students what they thought of constitutionalism in South Africa. Responses …
The Panama Papers- a different perspective
The ‘Panama Papers’ has become one of the largest information ‘spills’, in recent history. As names of major international corporations …
Israel-Apartheid Week – a Jewish Perspective
Israel-Apartheid Week took place from the 4-11 March. This is a week of activism relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and …
Israel-Apartheid Week: The Muslim Students Association’s perspective
Israel-Apartheid Week took place from the 4-11 March. This is a week of activism relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and …
Rhodes SRC rocked by early resignations
The President and Vice-President of the Rhodes SRC have resigned, just two days into the 2016 academic year. Despite delivering …
Property over people
While student protests gripped the country, xenophobic attacks began in the formerly quiet, dusty backwater of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. …
Steve Biko: the life of a legend celebrated
On Saturday 12 September, a commemoration was held to celebrate the life and legacy of Stephen Biko, following the anniversary of Biko’s …
Compulsory military conscription to be reintroduced in South Africa
As early as June 2016, the youth of South Africa could find themselves forced to become part of the youth …