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• Shivambu’s Move to MKP: Strategic Strengthening or Personal Ambition?

  Aug 16

  By Nco Dube 16 August 2024 Floyd Shivambu’s recent resignation from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) has sent shockwaves through South… more ›

• Impact of Personality Cults on South African Democracy: Addressing the Challenge

  Jun 20

  By Nco Dube Cults of personality have long plagued South African politics, undermining democratic institutions and stability. Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema and Cyril Ramaphosa have all… more ›

• The Challenge of Political Alliances: The Grand GNU White Lie

  Jun 15

  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… more ›

• Empowering South African Youth: Social Media as a Catalyst for Progress

  Jun 7

  By Nco Dube Youth Month in South Africa is a significant commemoration of the sacrifices made by young people in the fight against apartheid. Especially those that died brutally at… more ›

• 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 ›