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• KZN’s New Political Grammar: Identity, Institutions and the DA’s Search for Relevance

  Jun 11

  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… more ›

• Our Politics Is Stuck in Yesterday. Our Crisis Is Happening Today.

  Jun 5

  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… more ›

• Is Outrage Becoming South Africa’s National Pastime?

  May 30

  South Africa has developed a pervasive culture of outrage, characterized by a cycle of anger surfacing briefly in response to scandals before fading away without lasting change. This emotional response… more ›

• Twenty Years After I Am an African: The Unfinished Work of Becoming

  May 21

  Twenty years after Thabo Mbeki’s iconic “I am an African” speech, its impact remains profound. The declaration emphasized that identity is an evolving practice, uniting diverse histories and experiences. It… more ›

• The Day After the Dream: What Remains When the ANC Falls

  May 15

  South Africa currently faces a period of uncertainty as the African National Congress (ANC) declines, prompting reflections on the future of the post-1994 settlement. This decline raises significant questions about… more ›

• A President Who Only Finds His Constitutional Soul When the Storm Turns Toward Him

  May 12

  Cyril Ramaphosa’s image as a patient reformer dedicated to constitutionalism is critically challenged by the Phala Phala scandal. His selective engagement with the Constitution raises concerns about genuine commitment to… more ›

• Phala Phala and the Day the Constitutional Court Told Parliament to Stop Acting Like the President’s Bodyguard

  May 9

  The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling on the Phala Phala scandal has significant implications for South Africa’s political landscape. It reveals the failure of Parliament to uphold accountability, highlighting its transformation… more ›

• Renewal Was Stillborn. The ANC Has Been Selling A Corpse As A Vision.

  May 1

  Renewal was never a project. It was a promise that died before it took its first breath. The ANC has spent nine years selling South Africans a vision it never… more ›

• When Reason Is a Luxury: Why Expecting the Poor to Behave Rationally Is a Moral Failure

  Apr 23

  This piece was sparked by a sharp and necessary provocation from Professor Katijah Khoza‑Shangase, whose Facebook post cut through the noise with a simple truth. We demand reasonableness, patience and… more ›

• Leadership, Law and the Cost of Recklessness

  Apr 16

  The facts are simple and damning. This was not a political act or a contested idea but the unlawful handling and firing of a weapon in a crowded public space.… more ›