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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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For many people outside Sudan, the country has become a collection of grim nouns: war, famine, Darfur, refugees and generals. All are part of Sudan’s present. None is large enough to contain its history. Sudan lies where several worlds meet.… more ›
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Eskom’s recent financial recovery, evidenced by a profit increase to R30.3 billion and over 460 days without load shedding, highlights its resilience amid past challenges. However, government plans to create a fully independent Transmission System Operator threaten this progress. The… more ›
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The Madlanga Commission is no longer examining a few crooked police officers, compromised contracts or violent businessmen operating in isolation. It is drawing the map of an ecosystem. On that map, a government contractor describes a senior Hawks general as… more ›
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In South Africa, a renewed partnership between government and businesses signals hope for economic recovery after years of institutional failure. However, the relationship raises concerns about which issues will receive attention and investment. Businesses prioritise profit and opportunity, often neglecting… more ›
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The old digital scam often announced itself. The spelling was poor. The greeting was generic. The logo looked as though it had been copied from a photocopy of a photocopy. A mysterious prince promised millions, while an alleged bank official… more ›
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The world is not at war, but learning to live with multiple conflicts, including Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Congo. These conflicts reveal a weakened international order where power is unconstrained, international law is selectively applied, and civilian suffering is ignored.… more ›
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South Africa’s water crisis stems from years of poor management, infrastructure neglect, and significant water losses due to leaks and faulty systems, with nearly half of treated water unaccounted for. The failure extends beyond hydrology to institutional breakdown, exacerbated by… more ›
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has found another door out of accountability. After Parliament’s first attempt to bury the Phala Phala report was overturned, he challenged the report, interdicted the public inquiry and now objects to Adv Thandazani Madonsela SC as evidence… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 19 August 2026 Money feels simple. We hold it, we spend it, we save it, we complain when it runs out. Yet beneath that simplicity sits one of the most complex inventions in human history. Money… more ›
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Municipalities Are Not Just Buildings. They Are Political Machines That Shape Daily Life By Nco Dube | 18 August 2026 Municipalities are often reduced to service delivery. Water, electricity, waste removal, roads, clinics, libraries. Yet behind those services sits a… more ›
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