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• When Local Government Lets Us Down: Reflections on South Africa’s Most Complained-About Municipalities 

  Sep 23

  South Africa’s democratic service delivery relies on a social contract where citizens pay for essential services from municipalities. However, a recent SAHRC report indicates a deeper crisis revealing over 2,300… more ›

• When Party Pride Costs the People

  Sep 18

  In a bold address at the ANC Roll Call Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa openly criticised his party’s municipal governance, acknowledging the superior performance of DA-run councils in service delivery. This… more ›

• A Quarter in Review: What Q2 2025’s GDP Tells Us About Our Future 

  Sep 17

  South Africa’s economy grew by 0.8 percent in Q2 2025, highlighting modest progress amid stagnant household conditions. Manufacturing and mining contributed significantly to growth, while sectors like construction faced declines.… more ›

• Bridging Tradition and Democracy: Rethinking Chapter 12 of the Constitution

  Sep 16

  Chapter 12 of South Africa’s Constitution acknowledges traditional leadership’s role under customary law, which coexists with democratic governance. Sections 211 and 212 outline the legal framework for traditional leaders, emphasizing… more ›

• Imikhosi Yesizwe SamaZulu: Living Heritage in a Changing World

  Sep 15

  The Zulu ceremonies, imikhosi yesizwe, serve as vital connections to culture and history, embodying unity, empowerment, and respect for traditions. Key events include Umkhosi weLembe, honoring King Shaka’s legacy; Umkhosi… more ›

• The Surname Debate: Culture, Colonisation and Constitutional Clarity

  Sep 11

  On September 11, 2025, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled against discriminatory sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, enabling men to adopt their wives’ surnames easily. This decision aims… more ›

• Heritage & Innovation: South Africa’s G20 Mandate in Culture and the Digital Economy

  Sep 9

  South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025 represents a pivotal opportunity for the Global South to redefine global priorities, focusing on culture and digital innovation. Leading the Culture Working… more ›

• Keeping Zulu Heritage Alive in a Rapidly Evolving World  

  Sep 8

  The article by Nco Dube highlights the significance of Heritage Month in South Africa, particularly focusing on the Zulu culture. It discusses challenges posed by technology and globalization, which threaten… more ›

• The Unbearable Silence: Gaza’s Suffering and the Global Hypocrisy on Palestinian Lives

  Aug 7

  By Nco Dube | 07 August 2025 For over seven decades, the Palestinian people have endured relentless dispossession, occupation, and cycles of brutal violence. In the current moment of crisis,… more ›

• Trust in Crisis: The ANC’s Struggle for Renewal

  Aug 1

  South Africa’s political landscape is at a critical juncture as the African National Congress (ANC) grapples with declining public trust, electoral losses, and pervasive corruption. The ANC’s historical promise of… more ›