Nco Dube

The Social Commentator

  • South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns

    South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns By Nco Dube The 2024 national and provincial elections in South Africa are just around the corner, with various political parties vying for power. As the country prepares to make… more ›

  •  The Perilous Game of Electoral Manipulation

    By Nco Dube  On the morning of 25 April 2024, we woke up to a barrage of social media posts by ANC leaders and supporters hailing an excellent showing at the by-elections held around the country the previous day. It… more ›

  • One, Two…Mic Check

    One, Two…Mic Check By Nco Dube The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) was built via what was originally a Zulu ‘cultural movement’. Its constituency was built using its leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s central and influential role in the Zulu Royal House… more ›

  • Combating The Statutory Rape Epidemic: A Call for Societal Change

    Combating The Statutory Rape Epidemic: A Call for Societal Change By Nco Dube The harrowing revelation that over 11,000 babies were born to girls aged 10-14 in South Africa in 2023 has cast a stark light on a deeply troubling… more ›

  • The Dark Side Of The Bhinca Lifestyle

    The Dark Side Of The Bhinca Lifestyle By Nco Dube The Zulu culture, renowned for its rich traditions and heritage, has long faced challenges arising from patriarchal ideologies. While the culture itself embodies deep respect for customs and rituals, there… more ›

  • The Transformative Power of Festival Culture

    The Transformative Power of Festival Culture  Festivals, the lively tapestries of cultural expression, serve as vibrant reflections of societal beliefs and values. From ancient rituals to modern extravaganzas, these gatherings transcend mere entertainment; they embody cultural phenomena, encapsulating the essence… more ›

  • The Jacob Zuma Judgement, When Punishment Is More Important Than Constitutionality

    After almost two decades of a threat of jail hanging over his head, Jacob Zuma surely would never have anticipated it would come from such an unexpected corner, arrive so swiftly and in such dramatic fashion.In four days the former… more ›

  • Not a Single Saint was Axed by Zuma

    By Nco Dube On a serious note. When Pravin and the others were elevated to sainthood by the White Inc it wasn’t for liking them or thinking there was something special about them. It was a calculated move to further… more ›

  • The Class Wars

    Originally posted on The Social Commentator: By Nco Dube It is a sad myth that the Middle Class has the power to influence political discourse and political fortunes simply because they are educated. This is especially so in the South… more ›

  • Attacks On Nompendulo Mkhatshwa a Proxy For Attack On Anything ANC

    By Nco Dube The public lynching of Wits SRC President and #WitsFeesMustFall leader Nompendulo Mkhatshwa is evidence of how intolerant the liberal consensus and their white media is of anything that challenges their agreed to narrative. The fact that on social… more ›