Tag: democracy

• The ANC’s Candidate-List Fiasco Is a Governing Philosophy

  Sep 10

  The ANC’s candidate-list issue reveals deeper governance flaws, showcasing a pattern of procrastination, neglect of warnings, and internal factionalism. The party failed to submit 181 candidates in key municipalities, blaming… more ›

• The Poll Is Not the Propaganda. The Politics Begins With What We Do With It.

  Sep 3

  As South Africa approaches the 2026 local government elections, the role of opinion polls is being scrutinised. Polls are more than mere reflections of public sentiment; they can influence perceptions… more ›

• The Uniform Changed. The Culture Did Not.

  Aug 14

  South Africa’s policing crisis did not begin in democracy. It survived it. From Vlakplaas to KwaKito (Cato Manor) and now the allegations against KZN Police Task Teams, the culture of… more ›

• The Law as Refuge: Ramaphosa’s Dance Around Accountability

  Jul 25

  President Ramaphosa has turned constitutionalism into choreography. He moves only when cornered, remembers his rights only when threatened, and treats the law as refuge rather than mirror. The Western Cape… more ›

• Leadership, Law and the Cost of Recklessness

  Apr 16

  The facts are simple and damning. This was not a political act or a contested idea but the unlawful handling and firing of a weapon in a crowded public space.… more ›

• When Local Government Lets Us Down: Reflections on South Africa’s Most Complained-About Municipalities 

  Sep 23

  South Africa’s democratic service delivery relies on a social contract where citizens pay for essential services from municipalities. However, a recent SAHRC report indicates a deeper crisis revealing over 2,300… more ›

• The ANC’s Hollow Renewal: A Party Still Running from Accountability

  Mar 6

  The African National Congress (ANC) claims to prioritize renewal, yet its actions during the Phala Phala scandal reveal a persistent culture of impunity. The party’s refusal to release the classified… more ›

• The Importance of Political Image in a Poor Country Like South Africa

  May 13

  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… more ›