Why South Africa needs a third way
Read in magazine The lesson from the last three decades of democracy we must internalise is that when most people become mere spectators, the country gets destroyed, writes Songezo Zibi…
The sad state of uThukela Municipality: one man’s mission to right the wrongs
Read in magazine Lebo Makhene-Pulumo provides an update on the uThukela Municipality under the leadership of Mayor Ntandoyenkosi Shabalala. Sadly, legacy problems continue to haunt the new administration… One of…
Is ANC ready to handle uncomfortable truths?
Read in magazine Bonnie Ramaila gives insight into what the ANC is currently planning in the build-up to the 2024 elections–and what must be done to ensure voters turn up…
Is 2024 really a “guaranteed victory”, Mr President?
Read in magazine Dear Comrade President Cyril Ramaphosa, let’s talk frankly… I am heartened that you have finally decided to give the media some time to engage with you. One hopes…
Majority of South Africans have lost trust in the government
Read in magazine Research shows that trust-building is not a once-off activity; it is a continuous action-oriented exercise. This is not being done in 2023… and it is starting to…
The DA’s big-time, on-time congress felt refreshingly normal in disturbed times
Read in magazine It’s been a while since the Democratic Alliance was able to meet in person. For Stephen Grootes, it was an opportunity to see how the one big…
