Tag: history

• Before South Africa Reopens the Gallows, It Must Answer the Hard Questions

  Oct 1

  The death penalty debate is not about whether murderers deserve sympathy. Some crimes are so heinous that those who commit them may seem to forfeit any moral claim to it.… more ›

• The ANC’s Courage Stops at the Minister’s Door

  Sep 25

  The ANC has discovered a principle: public officials must resist unlawful political instructions, even at the cost of their careers. It now wants Fannie Masemola called to account for failing… more ›

• We Are Wearing Our Heritage Better Than We Are Teaching It

  Sep 23

  South Africa celebrates its diverse heritage each September, showcasing cultural traditions and performing languages, yet a critical issue emerges: many cultures can be performed without effectively reproducing their knowledge. A… more ›

• When the Speaker Becomes a Political Actor, the Legislature Loses

  Sep 16

  The essence of parliamentary democracy is the separation of the Speaker’s role from political party interests. A recent judgment from the KwaZulu-Natal High Court highlights this vital distinction, stemming from… more ›

• 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 Spreadsheet Can Reproduce Apartheid Against The Poor

  Aug 28

  In South Africa, a renewed partnership between government and businesses signals hope for economic recovery after years of institutional failure. However, the relationship raises concerns about which issues will receive… more ›

• The President Has Found Another Door Out of Accountability

  Aug 20

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has found another door out of accountability. After Parliament’s first attempt to bury the Phala Phala report was overturned, he challenged the report, interdicted the public inquiry… 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 ›

• FLORENCE “MAM FLO” MKHIZE: THE LIONESS OF MBUMBULU

  Aug 9

  On National Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of Florence Mam Flo Mkhize, a lesser-known heroine in the anti-apartheid struggle. Born in 1932, her political awakening began at sixteen, leading… more ›