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• President Ramaphosa’s Address: Yet Another Missed Opportunity For Decisive And Ethical Non-Partisan Leadership

  Jul 14

  In a recent address, President Cyril Ramaphosa faced backlash for his measured response to serious allegations against Minister Senzo Mchunu and others in the ANC. Critics note that his announcement… more ›

• The Tyranny of Party Loyalty: How South African Politics is Held Hostage

  Jul 10

  The article discusses a detrimental trend in South African democracy characterized by excessive political party loyalty and intra-party factionalism. Author Nco Dube argues that this blind allegiance undermines independent thought,… more ›

• How the ANC Can Turn Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi’s Explosive Allegations into a Turning Point for South African Democracy

  Jul 7

  South Africa is currently facing a critical crisis following allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claims a politically motivated campaign aims to undermine the effective Political… more ›

• South Africa’s Betrayal of Transformation: How Big Business and ANC Elites Colluded to Undermine Empowerment

  Jul 2

  By Nco Dube | 02 July 2025 South Africa’s post-apartheid journey has been marked by a bold constitutional promise: to dismantle the economic structures of racial privilege and build a… more ›

• Presidential Prerogative To Hire And Fire Under Scrutiny Yet Again

  Jun 26

  By Nco Dube | 26 June 2025 The recent decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to relieve DA Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield of his duties has sparked a flurry of speculation… more ›

• Reclaiming the True Meaning of South Africa’s Public Holidays

  Jun 23

  South Africa’s public holidays reflect the nation’s complex history and reconciliation efforts since 1994. While many holidays have been renamed to foster unity, this has, in some instances, diluted their… more ›

• The Weaponisation of Intelligence in South African Politics

  Jun 20

  By Nco Dube | 20 June 2025 The recent revelation by former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu, who claims he was sacked on the basis of a fake intelligence report,… more ›

• Remembering 16 June 1976: The Soweto Uprising and Its Enduring Legacy for South Africa’s Youth

  Jun 14

  By Nco Dube | 13 June 2025 On 16 June 1976, the streets of Soweto erupted in a powerful, defiant roar that reverberated far beyond the dusty township roads. What… more ›

• Unpacking the Truth Behind South Africa’s Unemployment Numbers

  Jun 13

  By Nco Dube | 12 June 2025 South Africa’s unemployment rate is a lightning rod for political debate, economic anxiety, and public frustration. In the wake of Capitec CEO Gerrie… more ›

• Is Hereditary Leadership Still Relevant in Modern South Africa? Tradition, Law, and the Shadow of Political Interference

  Jun 3

  The relevance of hereditary leadership in South Africa’s democracy is debated, particularly amid ongoing succession disputes among traditional kingdoms. Key issues arise from the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA),… more ›