Tag: news

• Promises vs. Reality: Ramaphosa’s 2025 SONA Insights

  Feb 7

  President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address aims to inspire hope but risks eroding public trust due to a disconnect with South Africans’ realities. Though it outlines ambitious… more ›

• Trump: The Wrecking Ball of Diplomacy

  Feb 4

  Donald Trump’s presidency has dramatically reshaped international diplomacy through its strongman tactics, characterized by unilateral sanctions and aggressive rhetoric. This approach has not only disrupted long-established diplomatic norms but also… more ›

• Trust and Transparency: Eskom’s Loadshedding Challenge

  Jan 31

  Eskom has announced Stage 3 loadshedding from 17:00 on January 31, 2025, marking a return to blackouts after ten months of stability due to its Generation Recovery Plan. This decision… more ›

• The Decline of SANDF: A National Security Crisis

  Jan 30

  The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), once a source of national pride, is now facing significant decline, exacerbated by years of underfunding and neglect. Recent events, including the deaths… more ›

• The Expropriation Bill and Its Implications for South Africa’s Land Reform Agenda

  Jan 27

  On January 23, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the Expropriation Bill, aiming to address historical land injustices in South Africa. This law allows for state expropriation of land for public… more ›

• The TikTok Ban: Implications for Users and Creators

  Jan 20

  The recent developments regarding TikTok in the United States have sparked significant debate over national security and user rights. On January 19, 2025, concerns regarding its Chinese parent company, ByteDance,… more ›

• POPIA and Matric Results: The Future of Public Disclosure in SA

  Jan 7

  In recent weeks, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) has faced a legal challenge from the Information Regulator over the public release of matric results, raising significant privacy concerns… more ›

• Embracing Modernity in Zulu Culture: A Royal Debate

  Dec 7

  The Zulu monarchy, represented by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, faces a critical juncture between upholding traditional customs and adapting to modern societal changes. Recent discussions arose from the king’s appearance in… more ›

• Male Pageants: Redefining Masculinity in Modern Society

  Dec 7

  Male pageants, like Mr South Africa and Mr Universe, are gaining popularity by challenging traditional masculinity and celebrating diverse male attributes. These events focus on character, talent, and social responsibility… more ›

• Against The Ropes: Balancing Unity, Accountability, and Regaining Lost Ground in the ANC

  Dec 3

  The African National Congress (ANC) faces significant internal challenges following poor electoral performances in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. In response, the National Working Committee (NWC) has summoned the Provincial Executive Committees… more ›