Tag: history

• Blood Once, Briefs Now: The Zulu Throne After the Courts Fall Silent

  Feb 21

  The Constitutional Court’s refusal to allow Prince Simakade kaZwelithini to appeal marks a definitive end to the legal challenge against King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s reign. What originated as a family dispute… more ›

• The Myth of Middle Class Power and the Class Wars

  Feb 20

  The discourse in South Africa often centers on race, but class may play an even more significant role in shaping political dynamics. The middle class, though educated and vocal, mistakenly… more ›

• Understanding South Africa’s Response to US Diplomatic Pressure

  Feb 17

  South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled for criticizing the Trump administration, marking a significant diplomatic tension. The U.S. then appointed Brent Bozell III, a controversial figure… more ›

• SONA 2026: The Performance of Stability, The Absence of Disruption

  Feb 11

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 11, 2026, will occur under the challenging context of South Africa’s Government of National Unity. While Ramaphosa has… more ›

• 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 ›