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• 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 ›

• Empowering South African Youth: Social Media as a Catalyst for Progress

  Jun 7

  By Nco Dube Youth Month in South Africa is a significant commemoration of the sacrifices made by young people in the fight against apartheid. Especially those that died brutally at… 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 ›

• The Dearth of Leadership and Governance In South Africa

  May 24

  By Nco Dube The dearth of leadership and governance in South Africa and its impact on critical government services, state-owned entities, and trust in government has reached critical levels. Below… 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 Importance of Political Image in a Poor Country Like South Africa

  May 13

  By Nco Dube   In many developing nations, the image and behaviour of politicians is a critical issue. Voters often feel a disconnect between the lavish lifestyles of their elected… more ›

• A Critical Analysis of SA Economic Policies Since 1994

  May 13

  By Nco Dube A complex interplay of historical, social, and political factors has shaped South Africa’s economic policies. Since the end of apartheid, the country has implemented various economic strategies… more ›

• South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns

  May 13

  South Africa’s NPE2024 Elections: A Comparative Analysis of Party Campaigns By Nco Dube The 2024 national and provincial elections in South Africa are just around the corner, with various political… more ›