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• Budget 2025: Will Minister Godongwana Deliver the Relief South Africans Need?

  Feb 18

  As South Africa anticipates the 2025 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the nation is at a critical juncture, facing economic stagnation, high unemployment, and a rising cost of… more ›

• Intelligence Under Fire: South Africa’s Ongoing Spy Scandals

  Feb 17

  The article by Nco Dube discusses the complexities and troubling realities of espionage, focusing on South Africa’s historical and contemporary misuse of intelligence agencies for political gain. It highlights the… more ›

• The Enduring Power of Radio: A Beacon of Connection in a Changing World

  Feb 13

  The article by Nco Dube reflects on the significance of radio on World Radio Day, emphasizing its resilience and adaptability through history. It details radio’s journey from its inception to… more ›

• The Tightrope of Political Commentary in South Africa: A Call for Nuance and Intellectual Honesty

  Feb 13

  Political commentary in South Africa is fraught with challenges, as commentators face pressure to align with specific political ideologies, racial groups, or socio-economic classes, which hampers intellectual honesty. Figures like… more ›

• The Scourge of Child Soldiers: A Stain on Humanity and a Threat to Our Future

  Feb 12

  The article by Nco Dube highlights the tragic issue of child soldiers, representing a humanitarian crisis and a significant moral failure. It defines child soldiers as those under 18 involved… more ›

• The Imperative of a Black-Oriented Civil Movement: A Call to Support Dr. Ndlozi’s Vision

  Feb 11

  By Nco Dube | 11 February 2025 In a world where the voices of the marginalised are often drowned out by the amplified narratives of privilege, the need for robust,… more ›

• The Insidious Blindness of White Denial: Confronting the Legacy of Colonialism and Apartheid

  Feb 10

  The recent debate over Donald Trump’s executive order to sanction South Africa highlights the hypocrisy surrounding narratives of white victimhood. Misleading claims about white South Africans facing land seizures ignore… more ›

• AfriForum’s Misinformation: The Threat to South Africa’s Equality

  Feb 8

  South Africa is facing challenges to its pursuit of equality and justice, undermined by right-wing lobbies that aim to preserve apartheid-era privileges. Organizations like AfriForum promote misinformation about land reforms,… more ›

• Promises vs. Reality: Ramaphosa’s 2025 SONA Insights

  Feb 7

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address aims to inspire hope but risks eroding public trust due to a disconnect with South Africans’ realities. Though it outlines ambitious… more ›

• Elon Musk: The Misconception of Wealth and Genius

  Feb 5

  The article critiques the uncritical admiration of Elon Musk and other wealthy individuals, arguing that wealth should not be conflated with genius or moral superiority. It highlights Musk’s privileged background,… more ›