Tag: Politics

• 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 ›

• 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 ›

• The Impact of Belief Imposition on South African Society

  Dec 19

  The article by Nco Dube examines the challenges of belief imposition in South Africa, where freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed yet often undermined by dominant faiths like Christianity and… more ›

• The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: End of the Arab Spring Era

  Dec 12

  The fall of Bashar al-Assad marks a significant turning point in Syrian history and the broader impact of the Arab Spring. Initially ignited by protests for democratic reform in 2011,… more ›

• The Deportation of Janusz Walus: A Controversial Chapter in South Africa’s History

  Dec 10

  The deportation of Janusz Walus, who assassinated South African anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani, has ignited public debate. After nearly 30 years in prison, Walus was released on parole in December… more ›

• Understanding South Africa’s Rising Public Debt

  Dec 5

  Public debt, or national debt, is a key element of government finances, reflecting the total amount owed to creditors, both domestic and foreign. In South Africa, the public debt has… 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 ›

• The Intersection of Evangelicalism and Dangerous Right-Wing Politics

  Oct 27

  By Nco Dube | 25 October 2024 In recen years, the rise of populist right-wing politics has intertwined alarmingly with charismatic Christianity, creating a potent and often troubling alliance. This… more ›

• 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 ›