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By Nco Dube | 07 August 2025 For over seven decades, the Palestinian people have endured relentless dispossession, occupation, and cycles of brutal violence. In the current moment of crisis, few places on earth provide a starker indictment of our… more ›
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South Africa’s political landscape is at a critical juncture as the African National Congress (ANC) grapples with declining public trust, electoral losses, and pervasive corruption. The ANC’s historical promise of dignity and justice has faltered, leaving millions in despair. Instead… more ›
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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 of a Commission of Inquiry, despite seeming necessary, likely delays… more ›
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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, accountability, and the public interest, as party members prioritize loyalty… more ›
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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 Killings Task Team. His briefing revealed attempts to disband the… more ›
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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 society where the black majority can share in the country’s… more ›
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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 and debate in South African political circles. This move, while… more ›
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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 original significance tied to specific communities’ struggles. The article argues… more ›
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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, is neither new nor surprising in the context of South… more ›
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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 began as a student protest against the imposition of Afrikaans… more ›
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