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• South Africa’s G20 Summit: Multilateralism’s Triumph Over Trump’s Isolationism

  Nov 24

  The Johannesburg G20 Summit in November 2025 marked a historic milestone, being the first held in Africa and with the African Union as a permanent member. Despite the U.S. boycott… more ›

• Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year: Why It Has Become a Cultural Phenomenon

  Nov 10

  The announcement of Ukhozi FM’s Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka on New Year’s Eve is a significant cultural event in South Africa, transcending various demographics. Originating in the 1980s, it has grown… more ›

• Senzo Mchunu and the ANC’s Crisis of Credibility

  Oct 22

  Minister Senzo Mchunu’s recent testimony before Parliament deepened the credibility crisis for him and the ANC. Mchunu’s evasive and contradictory statements regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team… more ›

• Betting the Future: How Online Gambling Is Breaking South African Communities

  Oct 21

  The gambling industry in South Africa generates over R75 billion annually, with approximately 60% coming from online activities. However, this economic success masks significant social harms, including broken families, increased… more ›

• The Sound of Value: How Music Drives South Africa’s Economy

  Oct 21

  The South African music sector has evolved into a significant economic engine, with digital platforms now dominating revenue streams. In 2024, local artists earned R400 million from streaming, highlighting a… more ›

• Gatekeepers Without a Map: The Crisis of Political Chiefs of Staff in South Africa

  Oct 10

  The appointment of a 22-year-old with no experience as Chief of Staff in South Africa’s Social Development office reflects a larger issue: key political roles are often filled through patronage… more ›

• No Custodian for Zulu-ness: Defending Freedom of Sexual Orientation and Cultural Expression 

  Oct 3

  Ngizwe Mchunu’s recent comments against a gay couple’s traditional wedding attire represent not only a blatant assault on the LGBTIA+ community but also an affront to South African constitutional values.… more ›

• The Seduction of Saviours: Why Blind Loyalty is South Africa’s Greatest Political Weakness  

  Sep 29

  South Africans are yearning for ethical leadership after years of betrayal, which fosters dangerous political blind spots, making them vulnerable to charismatic leaders. This quest for saviors oversimplifies politics, presenting… more ›

• Helen Zille and the Illusion of Competence: What the 2026 Joburg Race Reveals About Our Political Decay 

  Sep 27

  Helen Zille’s nomination as the DA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg exposes a critical deficit in competence within South African politics. Her controversial views and actions, reminiscent of Jacob Zuma, raise… more ›

• When Low Inflation Hides High Costs: South Africa’s August CPI Illusion

  Sep 24

  By Nco Dube | 24 September 2025 South Africa’s headline inflation eased to 3.3 percent year-on-year in August 2025, down from 3.5 percent in July. On the surface, this three-month… more ›