Kenneth Kgwadi
Kenneth Kgwadi is a political scientist and a research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute. He holds a Master of Arts in African Studies from Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU).
Articles By This Author
A just path: Ghana’s UN resolution on transatlantic slavery
Ghana’s sponsored UN resolution on slavery is historic and cherished, especially in Africa by Africans who are continuing to be affected by the brutal, violent legacy of transatlantic slavery, which began in the 15th century.
A futuristic approach: harnessing innovation and technology to be water secure
South Africa’s water crisis is a painful reminder of how a water expert, Dr Anthony Turton, was suspended by his ex-employer, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), for giving a warning shot in 2008 about the looming water crisis.
7 October reshaped Middle East political and security landscape: why Iran cannot be ignored
The current international landscape in the Middle East is a clear testament that Hamas’s 7 October surprise attacks against Israel fundamentally altered the political and security outlook of the entire region.
Never again: The Roedean fiasco must never be repeated
One of the greatest statesmen of our time, Nelson Mandela, is famously reputed to have said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It
Disastrous mismanagement of disasters by African governments
It is often said that Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the catastrophic impacts of climate change worldwide. These environmental consequences include severe floods
Why does Somaliland matter?
More than 30 years ago, Somaliland declared itself as an independent state from Somalia. They have been functioning as a country with all elements and
John Mpe: The Leadership Limpopo Deserves
As the ANC’s Limpopo provincial conference draws closer, the name of Makoro John Mpe is increasingly echoing through the corridors of party branches and regional
Israeli side of the story deserves to be heard
In one of the most influential TED Talks to date, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores “The Danger of a Single Story.” She argues that
Pandor is detrimental to the credibility of SA’s foreign policy
During her tenure as South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, the country faced a lack of trade and economic opportunities, neglected valuable and strategic alliances
UCT’s anti-Israel stance impedes academic collaboration
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) anti-Israel position compromises the academic freedom espoused in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa as a form