Judas kiss: Like Jesus Christ and Mandela, Raila Odinga was buried by enemies who gave his allies a cold shoulder  

Judas kiss: Like Jesus Christ and Mandela, Raila Odinga was buried by enemies who gave his allies a cold shoulder  

When Raila’s father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga died, I wrestled my way to his coffin and viewed his remains. Raila being more powerful and fully embraced by the bourgeoisie locks us out more firmly because in a class society, “successful” progressives are buried by their enemies. Indeed, success in class society is joining the class and being owned by them.

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Israel denies stripping naked South African activists on Gaza flotilla over genocide case

Israel denies stripping naked South African activists on Gaza flotilla over genocide case

Speaking after their return, the activists, which include the grandson of Nelson Mandela, said they were singled out after Israeli guards noticed that they were from South Africa. Two Muslim women among the group said they had their hijabs ripped off their heads and were forced to strip naked in front of Israeli soldiers.

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Understanding courage and dissipating fear, according to Ugandan scholar Oweyegha-Afunaduula

Understanding courage and dissipating fear, according to Ugandan scholar Oweyegha-Afunaduula

On July 27, 2025, I turned 76. Let me reflect on some episodes of courage that contributed to dispelling fear out of me and replacing it with courage. I have already told you how my incursions in the forests helped to make the courageous me instead of the fearful me.

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South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’ on poverty and inequality and other issues

South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’ on poverty and inequality and other issues

Some high-profile foundations have pulled out of this week’s opening convention, citing rushed timelines and logistical issues, but they have said they will participate in the rest of the program.

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