MASTERS OF THE ART OF DECEPTION You must give it to them. South Africa’s ruling party has mastered the art of deception. Yes, they have perfected the skill of manipulating public opinion to advance their political interests. Little wonder that they have managed to…
IMAGINE AN ANC-LESS SOUTH AFRICA Political analysts have been exploring various scenarios following the delay by parliament for the submission and debate on the findings of the committee appointed to investigate if President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer on the Phala Phala…
CORRUPTION BECOMING NORMAL Just more than a week ago, owners of driving schools in Mbombela in Mpumalanga province staged a protest against the increase of the bribery amount that is to be paid to get a driving licence. In case you did not get…
POPULISM – A TACTIC FOR VOTES The call by the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi that the debt of R4.7 billion owed to ESKOM by residents of Soweto should be scrapped should have created excitement to many in the township. The news should receive endless…
E-TOLLS SCRAPPED Considering the public excitement about the announcement by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana that effectively scrapped the e-toll system, it is tempting to shower the minister and the government with praises. But any accolades to the government on this issue would be…
THE DIS-CHEM SAGA Our founding father, Bantu Steve Biko, once said: “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” This is profoundly true. Last week, Dis-chem made headlines when it announced that it would no longer…
Vol 1: Issue 2 14 October 2022 THE HIGHJACKING OF AZANIAN POLITICS The liberation movement took off where the Afrikan indigenous monarchy left off with regards to the politics of land repossession and anti-colonialism. Though there was no unanimity in terms of the approach…
THE EROSION OF THE LEGITIMACY OF THE STATE Over the past few years there have been countless developments that support the assertion that the legitimacy of the State is being eroded. Acts of civil disobedience or sustained acts of rebellion by citizens against the…
