All Posts by Zakhele Shongwe

Divisions and Battle for Power Over Land Distribution in Songwana Area

Introduction 

There have been serious tensions, animosity, and divisions among the traditional leadership of Songwana area in eMakwakwa in Northern …

Family Witchcraft: A Major Factor Dividing Families in African Communities

Introduction

Family witchcraft remains a significant but often misunderstood issue in many African communities. While frequently dismissed as superstition, it …

Unpacking Factors Contributing to the Emergence of ubunkabi in South Africa

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Many young men are becoming izinkabi (contract killers/hitmen) in South Africa. However, it is worth noting that poverty is …

University as a Supportive Community and Space

Introduction

Universities in South Africa and globally are often viewed primarily as spaces for knowledge production, teaching, and learning. While …

Femicide as a Human Rights Violation

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Femicide, the intentional killing of women, is one of the most urgent social challenges facing South Africa today. Every …

The Ayanda Msweli Foundation: Helping the Poorest of the Poor

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This article speaks about the significant contribution made by the patriotic and caring Ayanda Msweli in helping many poor …

How Immorality and Corruption Among Police Officers Contribute to the Unending Rise of Crime in South Africa?

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Despite the remarkable strides made by the new democratic government to combat the issue of crime that continues to …

How Poverty Among Young Girls Contributes to the Proliferation of HIV & AIDS

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Due to issues of gendered poverty in rural communities that affect mostly young women, many young women opt to …

How the Issue of Not Having Identity Documents Exposes Some Young Adults to Unemployment & Poverty in South Africa?

Introduction

While many young adults in post-apartheid South Africa do manage to get identity documents (IDs) at an early age, …

Why Do Some University Women Engage in Abortion?

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Despite the medical complications associated with abortion, the act and issue of aborting unborn children continue to be a …