Tag: elections

• 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 ›

• The Challenge of Political Alliances: The Grand GNU White Lie

  Jun 15

  In the context of the 2024 South African election, the distinction between a coalition government and a government of national unity is highlighted. The ANC’s proposal for a GNU has… more ›

• South Africa’s 2024 General Elections: Coalition of the Left and Its Implications

  Jun 5

  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… more ›

• Shadow Coalition: How Capital Shapes the Fate of South Africa’s Democracy

  Jun 4

  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… more ›

• Proliferation of Fake News During Elections

  May 27

  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… more ›

• Comparative Analysis of Political Parties’ Use of Social Media in South Africa for the 2024 National Elections

  May 17

  By Nco Dube In the lead-up to the May 29th, 2024, national elections in South Africa, political parties have increasingly turned to social media as a crucial campaign tool and… more ›

•  The Perilous Game of Electoral Manipulation

  May 13

  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… more ›