The contested legacy of Inkatha: Mangosuthu Buthelezi and the IFP's 50 year through SA's turbulent history

Nco Dube|Published

To understand the IFP’s place in South African politics today, we must grapple with its dual legacy: as both a product of apartheid’s ethnic engineering and as a ...

How the DA can leave the GNU and fight another day

Sean McLaughlin|Published

The fact remains that the party has been out-manoeuvred at every turn.

Stealing a song is like stealing a car

Nicholas Maweni|Published

A composer’s intellectual creations deserve the same legal respect as a homeowner’s land. South African courts consistently uphold that IP is property.

The Freedom Charter @70: Rekindling the spirit of mass mobilisation

Siva Naidoo|Published

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Freedom Charter, providing an opportunity to reflect on the ANC’s evolution since it assumed power in 1994.  While the ...

SA's arduous journey towards building a culture of human rights

Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu|Published

South Africa still has a long way to go in respecting human rights. This is confirmed by protest marches across the country where people complain about lack of basic ...

2025 Budget Speech - A Value Added View

Dr Masibulele Phesa and Zamanguni Gumede|Published

With limited options available, the government has placed reliance on increased VAT to raise additional revenue.

ANC Budget Fails SA's Most Vulnerable

Nco Dube|Published

Delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on March 12, the budget reflects a government grappling with economic stagnation, mounting debt, and political fragility. ...

Vat increase is still likely as the much anticipated Budget Speech is expected to be delivered

Des Kruger and Chetan Vanmali|Published

Des Kruger, Consultant and Chetan Vanmali, Partner at Webber Wentzel says there is an opportunity for government to set a course for sustainable growth and economic ...

Athol Fugard: The great South African playwright who captured what it means to be human

The Conversation|Published

Dennis Walder reflects on how Athol Fugard helped people to understand the world we live in and the human condition.

Opportunity for the AU to amplify Africa's voice

Dr. Sizo Nkala|Published

The AU will have to marshal its member states to implement the resolutions adopted at the G20. This is a tough ask for an organization whose member states rarely ...

Creating false hope for civil society, workers

Dr Trevor Ngwane|Published

The effectiveness and future of the G20 are also in question in the light of the turmoil caused by a rapidly changing geopolitical and economic situation, largely ...

ANC's blunders sowing seeds for 'regime change'

Dr Reneva Fourie|Published

The DA’s collaboration with AfriForum and Solidarity further emboldens right-wing elements that seek to reverse the progress made since 1994. Their recent engagement ...

The Phala Phala scandal is a test of accountability for the ANC

Nco Dube|Published

Nco Dube, a political economist and social commentator argues that the ANC’s refusal to embrace transparency and accountability especially when it comes to the conduct ...

Unravelling South Africa's Structural Corruption

Martin Meyer|Published

With robust institutions, transparency, and citizen engagement, we can chip away at this edifice of corruption, brick by brick, until it crumbles. The  time for ...

South Africa is making moves to become an important EV manufacturer in the future

Opinion|Published

With recent moves by the government accelerating a true export industrialisation opportunity that can have real implications for South Africa’s trade and economic ...

Why the papacy of Pope Francis matters for Africa and the poor and marginalised

The Conversation|Published

Stan Chu Ilo, a Catholic priest and a research professor of African studies and world Catholicism, examines the milestones in the life, work and legacy of Pope Francis. ...

Militarisation of politicial parties

Nco Dube|Published

This opinion piece examines the origins, ideological underpinnings, and dangers of the militarisation of political parties in South Africa and explores international ...

Raising Consciousness and Forging Unity Among Black South Africans: A Path to Collective Liberation

Nco Dube|Published

This opinion piece attempts to explore the importance of raising consciousness, the pitfalls of its absence, and the transformative power of unity in achieving collective ...

USAID and the intrigues of our version of democracy

Opinion|Published

Explore the complex relationship between USAID and democracy, uncovering the hidden truths behind its operations and the impact on global political dynamics