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• South Africa’s 2024 General Elections: Coalition of the Left and Its Implications

  Jun 5

  South Africa’s 2024 General Elections: Coalition of the Left and Its Implications By Nco Dube The 2024 general elections in South Africa have set the country on a new and… more ›

• Shadow Coalition: How Capital Shapes the Fate of South Africa’s Democracy

  Jun 4

  The 2024 South African general election brought a major shift as the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority, sparking the potential for coalition politics. Big business favors an… more ›

• A Quick Guide for the Undecided Voter

  May 28

  By Nco Dube ANC – Led your rescue from Apartheid. Forgot to claim the family home when they rescued you. Like an abusive spouse asking for another chance. Lots of… more ›

• Proliferation of Fake News During Elections

  May 27

  By Nco Dube The rise of social media has revolutionised the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also enabled the rapid spread of fake news. During election… more ›

• Crony Capitalism and the Abuse of Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa

  May 26

  By Nco Dube Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) was introduced in post-apartheid South Africa as a policy to redress the economic imbalances created by decades of racial discrimination. The intention was… more ›

• The DA’s Race-blind Policies Are A Ruse To Protect White Privilege

  May 26

  By Nco Dube The Democratic Alliance (DA) champions neo-liberal, race-blind policies, which are detrimental to the country’s slow and faltering (thank you ANC) efforts to address the deep-seated social and… more ›

• The Dearth of Leadership and Governance In South Africa

  May 24

  By Nco Dube The dearth of leadership and governance in South Africa and its impact on critical government services, state-owned entities, and trust in government has reached critical levels. Below… more ›

• Comparative Analysis of Political Parties’ Use of Social Media in South Africa for the 2024 National Elections

  May 17

  By Nco Dube In the lead-up to the May 29th, 2024, national elections in South Africa, political parties have increasingly turned to social media as a crucial campaign tool and… more ›

• The Importance of Political Image in a Poor Country Like South Africa

  May 13

  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… more ›

• A Critical Analysis of SA Economic Policies Since 1994

  May 13

  By Nco Dube A complex interplay of historical, social, and political factors has shaped South Africa’s economic policies. Since the end of apartheid, the country has implemented various economic strategies… more ›