Tag: history

• Why Isolationism is Not an Option for South Africa

  Jan 5

  The article argues that South Africa’s international engagement is crucial for its domestic well-being, countering the notion that global issues are irrelevant to local life. Global interdependence means that international… more ›

• The Battle for KwaZulu-Natal: MKP’s Motion of No-Confidence

  Dec 15

  On 15 December 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal legislature faces a political turning point as the MKP has initiated a motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli. With 37 seats, the… more ›

• Senzo Mchunu and the ANC’s Crisis of Credibility

  Oct 22

  Minister Senzo Mchunu’s recent testimony before Parliament deepened the credibility crisis for him and the ANC. Mchunu’s evasive and contradictory statements regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team… more ›

• Gatekeepers Without a Map: The Crisis of Political Chiefs of Staff in South Africa

  Oct 10

  The appointment of a 22-year-old with no experience as Chief of Staff in South Africa’s Social Development office reflects a larger issue: key political roles are often filled through patronage… 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 ›

• When Party Pride Costs the People

  Sep 18

  In a bold address at the ANC Roll Call Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa openly criticised his party’s municipal governance, acknowledging the superior performance of DA-run councils in service delivery. This… more ›

• Imikhosi Yesizwe SamaZulu: Living Heritage in a Changing World

  Sep 15

  The Zulu ceremonies, imikhosi yesizwe, serve as vital connections to culture and history, embodying unity, empowerment, and respect for traditions. Key events include Umkhosi weLembe, honoring King Shaka’s legacy; Umkhosi… more ›

• The Surname Debate: Culture, Colonisation and Constitutional Clarity

  Sep 11

  On September 11, 2025, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled against discriminatory sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, enabling men to adopt their wives’ surnames easily. This decision aims… more ›

• Keeping Zulu Heritage Alive in a Rapidly Evolving World  

  Sep 8

  The article by Nco Dube highlights the significance of Heritage Month in South Africa, particularly focusing on the Zulu culture. It discusses challenges posed by technology and globalization, which threaten… more ›

• Trust in Crisis: The ANC’s Struggle for Renewal

  Aug 1

  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… more ›