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In the context of the 2024 South African election, the distinction between a coalition government and a government of national unity is highlighted. The ANC’s proposal for a GNU has received mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a disguised… more ›
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By Nco Dube In many developing nations, the image and behaviour of politicians is a critical issue. Voters often feel a disconnect between the lavish lifestyles of their elected leaders and the harsh realities of poverty that most citizens… more ›
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Khusela Diko, an ANC leader, recently engaged in a contentious exchange on social media, highlighting the ANC’s credibility crisis. Her dismissive tone, especially regarding the PPE scandal linked to her, reflects a broader pattern of arrogance within the ANC. Despite… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 22 January 2026 South Africa has always had a complicated relationship with its struggle heroes. We celebrate them in song, in murals, in the sepia-toned nostalgia of public holidays, yet we recoil when they appear before… more ›
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Mark Carney’s speech at Davos has drawn significant praise from Western elites, yet it highlights a troubling amnesia regarding the historical context of the global order, especially its selective application favoring the powerful. Critics from the Global South argue that… more ›
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The African National Congress (ANC) has been a pivotal force in South Africa’s history, transitioning from a symbol of liberation to a fractured party grappling with internal strife and declining public trust. Initially a beacon of hope and unity, the… more ›
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The article argues that South Africa’s international engagement is crucial for its domestic well-being, countering the notion that global issues are irrelevant to local life. Global interdependence means that international crises affect South African economics, from commodity prices to currency… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 04 January 2026 The Displacement of Maduro and the Death of Pretenses The reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, his removal to a U.S. warship, and the announcement of his indictment in… more ›
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On 15 December 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal legislature faces a political turning point as the MKP has initiated a motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli. With 37 seats, the MKP is the largest party yet has been sidelined by… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 06 December 2025 There are moments in the life of a nation when a single figure rises above the ordinary, and in our legal fraternity that figure is Mr Thembeka Ngcukaitobi SC. He is no mere… more ›
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The Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee revealed systemic issues within South Africa’s public service, uncovering a culture of mediocrity, patronage, and evasion among officials. Testimonies during the hearings showcased a troubling inability to account for critical decisions, raising… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 03 December 2025 South Africa’s democratic project is straining under the weight of compounding failures. To explain the ANC’s continued hold on power purely as “Stockholm syndrome” misses the deeper reality: our politics are trapped in… more ›
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