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The African National Congress (ANC), once a champion for the marginalized, is now criticized for its poor governance and betrayal of its core constituents following the last-minute postponement of the Finance Minister’s budget speech. This incident reflects the party’s failure… more ›
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By Nco Dube | 19 February 2025 Love. It’s that dizzying feeling of connection, shared laughter, and the promise of a future built together. But lurking beneath the surface of every seemingly perfect relationship lies a potential minefield: finances. Money… more ›
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As South Africa anticipates the 2025 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the nation is at a critical juncture, facing economic stagnation, high unemployment, and a rising cost of living. The budget must balance fiscal discipline with urgent social… more ›
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The article by Nco Dube discusses the complexities and troubling realities of espionage, focusing on South Africa’s historical and contemporary misuse of intelligence agencies for political gain. It highlights the legacy of distrust stemming from apartheid-era spy accusations, naming figures… more ›
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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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