Benji Shulman

Benji Shulman is a contributor to The Common Sense.

JAG’s “Homecoming” Exhibition is a Must-See. Just Don’t Read the Curator Notes

JAG’s “Homecoming” Exhibition is a Must-See. Just Don’t Read the Curator Notes

The Johannesburg Art Gallery's Homecoming exhibition features 145 significant artworks. Visitors can enjoy free access to this cultural highlight in Johannesburg.

10.10.2026 |

Benji Shulman

October 7 Three Years on — A Pearl Harbour Moment in the Middle East

October 7 Three Years on — A Pearl Harbour Moment in the Middle East

Benji Shulman writes on the October 7 attacks, which were a tactical triumph but a strategic disaster.

7.10.2026 |

Benji Shulman

South Africa Moves to Change the Legal Definition of Genocide — With a Little Help from Its Friends

South Africa Moves to Change the Legal Definition of Genocide — With a Little Help from Its Friends

South Africa's case against Israel raises critical questions about the legal definition of genocide and its implications for international law.

20.9.2026 |

Benji Shulman

The US Data Centre Wars Come to South Africa

The US Data Centre Wars Come to South Africa

US-influenced debates around data centres in South Africa gets the bull firmly by the udders.

10.9.2026 |

Benji Shulman

The Other, Other GNU

The Other, Other GNU

Benji Shulman writes on a GNU model that is rarely discussed.

22.8.2026 |

Benji Shulman

What Colombia’s New President Means for South Africa

What Colombia’s New President Means for South Africa

Benji Shulman writes on how the election of a new leader in Colombia strikes a blow against a key pillar of South Africa’s foreign policy.

2.8.2026 |

Benji Shulman

The South African Billionaire Heiress at the Centre of an International Media Controversy

The South African Billionaire Heiress at the Centre of an International Media Controversy

Benji Shulman writes on how an organisation formed to protect media freedom lost its way.

22.7.2026 |

Benji Shulman

Jousting with Ghosts in South African Politics

Jousting with Ghosts in South African Politics

Benji Shulman writes on how South African politics is being haunted.

30.6.2026 |

Benji Shulman

Chris Roper’s Prescriptions Won’t Save Media

Chris Roper’s Prescriptions Won’t Save Media

Benji Shulman writes on the attack on a young black journalist.

13.6.2026 |

Benji Shulman

SA Goes Full Stalingrad at the ICJ

SA Goes Full Stalingrad at the ICJ

Benji Shulman writes on South Africa’s delay tactics at the ICJ.

6.6.2026 |

Benji Shulman

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