Tag: south africa

• 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 ›

• Crony Capitalism and the Abuse of Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa

  May 26

  By Nco Dube Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) was introduced in post-apartheid South Africa as a policy to redress the economic imbalances created by decades of racial discrimination. The intention was… more ›

• The DA’s Race-blind Policies Are A Ruse To Protect White Privilege

  May 26

  By Nco Dube The Democratic Alliance (DA) champions neo-liberal, race-blind policies, which are detrimental to the country’s slow and faltering (thank you ANC) efforts to address the deep-seated social and… 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 ›

• 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 ›

•  The Perilous Game of Electoral Manipulation

  May 13

  By Nco Dube  On the morning of 25 April 2024, we woke up to a barrage of social media posts by ANC leaders and supporters hailing an excellent showing at… more ›

• One, Two…Mic Check

  May 13

  One, Two…Mic Check By Nco Dube The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) was built via what was originally a Zulu ‘cultural movement’. Its constituency was built using its leader Chief Mangosuthu… more ›

• The Dark Side Of The Bhinca Lifestyle

  May 13

  The Dark Side Of The Bhinca Lifestyle By Nco Dube The Zulu culture, renowned for its rich traditions and heritage, has long faced challenges arising from patriarchal ideologies. While the… more ›