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South Africa’s 2024 General Elections: Coalition of the Left and Its Implications By Nco Dube The 2024 general elections in South Africa have set the country on a new and untested trajectory of coalition politics, with the African National Congress… more ›
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The 2024 South African general election brought a major shift as the ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority, sparking the potential for coalition politics. Big business favors an ANC-Democratic Alliance (DA) coalition to maintain economic policies, but this… more ›
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By Nco Dube ANC – Led your rescue from Apartheid. Forgot to claim the family home when they rescued you. Like an abusive spouse asking for another chance. Lots of shared history. Has looked after you a bit but also… more ›
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By Nco Dube The rise of social media has revolutionised the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also enabled the rapid spread of fake news. During election seasons, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation poses a grave… more ›
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By Nco Dube Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) was introduced in post-apartheid South Africa as a policy to redress the economic imbalances created by decades of racial discrimination. The intention was to facilitate and fast-track the meaningful participation of black South… more ›
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By Nco Dube The Democratic Alliance (DA) champions neo-liberal, race-blind policies, which are detrimental to the country’s slow and faltering (thank you ANC) efforts to address the deep-seated social and economic inequalities rooted in the country’s history of colonialism, apartheid,… more ›
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By Nco Dube The dearth of leadership and governance in South Africa and its impact on critical government services, state-owned entities, and trust in government has reached critical levels. Below we attempt to dive into the complexities of these issues… more ›
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By Nco Dube In many developing nations, the image and behaviour of politicians is a critical issue. Voters often feel a disconnect between the lavish lifestyles of their elected leaders and the harsh realities of poverty that most citizens… more ›
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By Nco Dube A complex interplay of historical, social, and political factors has shaped South Africa’s economic policies. Since the end of apartheid, the country has implemented various economic strategies aimed at addressing the deep-seated socio-economic disparities inherited from the… more ›
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