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The article by Nco Dube reflects on the significance of radio on World Radio Day, emphasizing its resilience and adaptability through history. It details radio’s journey from its inception to a dominant global medium, particularly in South Africa, where it… more ›
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Political commentary in South Africa is fraught with challenges, as commentators face pressure to align with specific political ideologies, racial groups, or socio-economic classes, which hampers intellectual honesty. Figures like Helen Zille, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, and Cyril Ramaphosa provoke… more ›
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The article by Nco Dube highlights the tragic issue of child soldiers, representing a humanitarian crisis and a significant moral failure. It defines child soldiers as those under 18 involved with armed forces in various roles, often subjected to coercion… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 11 February 2025 In a world where the voices of the marginalised are often drowned out by the amplified narratives of privilege, the need for robust, black-led civil society organisations has never been more urgent. The… more ›
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The recent debate over Donald Trump’s executive order to sanction South Africa highlights the hypocrisy surrounding narratives of white victimhood. Misleading claims about white South Africans facing land seizures ignore the historical injustices black South Africans endured, like dispossession and… more ›
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South Africa is facing challenges to its pursuit of equality and justice, undermined by right-wing lobbies that aim to preserve apartheid-era privileges. Organizations like AfriForum promote misinformation about land reforms, claiming victimization of white farmers, supported by figures such as… more ›
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address aims to inspire hope but risks eroding public trust due to a disconnect with South Africans’ realities. Though it outlines ambitious goals related to economic growth, poverty reduction, and efficient governance,… more ›
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The article critiques the uncritical admiration of Elon Musk and other wealthy individuals, arguing that wealth should not be conflated with genius or moral superiority. It highlights Musk’s privileged background, the role of luck in his success, and the exploitation… more ›
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Donald Trump’s presidency has dramatically reshaped international diplomacy through its strongman tactics, characterized by unilateral sanctions and aggressive rhetoric. This approach has not only disrupted long-established diplomatic norms but also created fractures in alliances, particularly with countries that pursue independent… more ›
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The article highlights the urgent global environmental crisis, emphasizing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the disproportionate impact on vulnerable regions such as Africa. It criticizes the inadequate responses from wealthy nations, which have historically contributed more to emissions,… more ›
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