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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 received mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a disguised… more ›
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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 leaders and the harsh realities of poverty that most citizens… more ›
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South Africa has developed a pervasive culture of outrage, characterized by a cycle of anger surfacing briefly in response to scandals before fading away without lasting change. This emotional response is rooted in the country’s unresolved trauma and systemic failures,… more ›
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Twenty years after Thabo Mbeki’s iconic “I am an African” speech, its impact remains profound. The declaration emphasized that identity is an evolving practice, uniting diverse histories and experiences. It served as both a celebration of African heritage and a… more ›
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South Africa currently faces a period of uncertainty as the African National Congress (ANC) declines, prompting reflections on the future of the post-1994 settlement. This decline raises significant questions about the fate of the ideals set forth during the country’s… more ›
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Cyril Ramaphosa’s image as a patient reformer dedicated to constitutionalism is critically challenged by the Phala Phala scandal. His selective engagement with the Constitution raises concerns about genuine commitment to accountability. While he claims the right to due process, this… more ›
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The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling on the Phala Phala scandal has significant implications for South Africa’s political landscape. It reveals the failure of Parliament to uphold accountability, highlighting its transformation from a watchdog to a bodyguard for the ruling ANC.… more ›
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Renewal was never a project. It was a promise that died before it took its first breath. The ANC has spent nine years selling South Africans a vision it never intended to realise. The Sisisi Tolashe scandal exposes this with… more ›
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This piece was sparked by a sharp and necessary provocation from Professor Katijah Khoza‑Shangase, whose Facebook post cut through the noise with a simple truth. We demand reasonableness, patience and polite debate from people whose lives are defined by hunger,… more ›
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The facts are simple and damning. This was not a political act or a contested idea but the unlawful handling and firing of a weapon in a crowded public space. Thousands were present. Lives were put at risk. The law… more ›
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South Africa has taken a deliberate step toward stability in Washington with the appointment of Roelf Meyer as ambassador. After years of tension, expulsions and rejected envoys, Pretoria has chosen credibility over spectacle. Meyer is not a placeholder. He is… more ›
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Anti‑intellectualism is not a cultural quirk. It is a political condition. It thrives where populism needs simplicity and leadership fears scrutiny. Analysis is dismissed as elitism, expertise reduced to opinion, and thinking framed as obstruction. In this environment, only noise… more ›
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