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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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South Africa’s middle class, historically a symbol of progress post-apartheid, is undergoing a slow and profound unravelling, marked by psychological and economic distress rather than outright collapse. This demographic now faces a precarious existence characterised by financial strain, rising costs… more ›
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South Africa’s Zulu monarchy faces a crisis highlighted by a series of scandals involving King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, exacerbated by a lack of regulation in traditional leadership. The digital age has stripped away the mystique surrounding royalty, making private behaviours public… more ›
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South Africa epitomises resilience through contradictions, where humour thrives amidst crisis. The nation grapples with high unemployment, but the creator economy flourishes, showcasing innovation in digital spaces. Economic hardships coexist with a booming lifestyle industry, revealing a strategy of micro-stability… more ›
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Abahambe is not the disease. It is the symptom. It is the mirror reflecting a government that has failed to deliver growth, transformation and dignity. The anger of the poor is not irrational. It is the sound of a country… more ›
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Ziyakhala Mo Sun City reminded South Africans of something we often forget: our culture still has the power to gather us, ground us and make us recognise ourselves. On 27 June 2026, the SABC stepped beyond the airwaves and became… more ›
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Corruption in South Africa is not a cultural defect or a partisan disease. It is structural. Born from the intersection of state power and private interest. The DA’s recent turmoil shows that no party is immune. Once a political organisation… more ›
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South Africa imagines itself as a progressive nation betrayed by a failing state, yet our instincts tell a different story. Beneath the liberation language and constitutional poetry lies a deeply conservative society that mirrors the American Deep South more than… more ›
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In this article Nco Dube discusses South Africa’s troubling trend of intolerance towards differing opinions, despite its self-image as a tolerant society. It highlights how quickly individuals are labeled and attacked for expressing views that diverge from prevailing narratives, illustrating… more ›
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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) exhibits a dynamic political landscape marked by shifting party dominance, reflecting a strong sense of identity and dignity among its voters. The DA seeks to establish itself in this context, balancing liberal individualism with the province’s collective identity,… more ›
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South Africa faces a dire socio-economic crisis marked by mass unemployment, collapsing institutions, and deepening inequality. Despite the urgent need for solutions, political ideologies are polarised, with the Left advocating for public ownership and the Right promoting market deregulation, both… more ›
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