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• 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 ›

• South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns

  May 13

  South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns By Nco Dube The 2024 national and provincial elections in South Africa are just around the corner, with various political… more ›

•  The Perilous Game of Electoral Manipulation

  May 13

  By Nco Dube  On the morning of 25 April 2024, we woke up to a barrage of social media posts by ANC leaders and supporters hailing an excellent showing at… more ›

• One, Two…Mic Check

  May 13

  One, Two…Mic Check By Nco Dube The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) was built via what was originally a Zulu ‘cultural movement’. Its constituency was built using its leader Chief Mangosuthu… more ›

• Combating The Statutory Rape Epidemic: A Call for Societal Change

  May 13

  Combating The Statutory Rape Epidemic: A Call for Societal Change By Nco Dube The harrowing revelation that over 11,000 babies were born to girls aged 10-14 in South Africa in… more ›