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• 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 ›

• Starlink in South Africa: A Lifeline or a Trojan Horse

  May 29

  As South Africa considers relaxing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink service, a critical debate emerges around sovereignty, trust, and technological dependency. While Starlink could enhance… more ›

• The White Genocide Lie: A Weapon of Apartheid Nostalgia and Racist Deflection

  May 23

  South Africa is grappling with the harmful “white genocide” myth, which distorts realities for political gain, primarily by white South Africans unwilling to relinquish their apartheid-era privileges. This narrative falsely… more ›

• Apartheid Amnesia in the Oval Office: Insulting the Black Majority and Trivialising History

  May 22

  The White House meeting featuring South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside golf stars Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, has sparked outrage among South Africans due to its perceived insensitivity regarding… more ›

• Beyond the Red Carpet: Understanding the Difference Between State, Official, and Working Visits

  May 20

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent low-key working visit to the United States on 19 May 2025, ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump, has sparked debate on social media regarding… more ›

• How South Africa’s Digital Warriors Are Triumphing Over the ‘White Genocide’ Disinformation Campaign

  May 18

  The ongoing debate over the “white genocide” narrative intensified with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump after the US granted asylum to 49 white Afrikaners. Despite… more ›

• The ANC’s Final Reckoning: A Movement on the Brink of Obsolescence

  May 17

  The African National Congress (ANC) is experiencing a severe existential crisis following the 2024 election results, marking a significant decline in public trust due to corruption and governance failures. The… more ›