Columnists
Voters face tough decision in 2024 vote amid economic turmoil
In the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, the economic landscape stands as a critical battleground for political parties and voters alike.
The recent contraction...
Review the constitution and 2024 becomes our 1994
A brief examination of the voters’ registration weekend stance adopted by various political leaders suggests they view elections as a catalyst for bringing about...
Our system of governance is under extreme pressure
South Africa has the three arms of the state that must oversee each other and ultimately make sure that all of them – the...
Two-faced Western allies give Israel power to commit genocide
From now on, the US and its allies must never again open their mouths to lecture the world about human rights. The raging atrocities...
Caring leaders will make ANC strong again
David Masondo
Almost 33 years ago, on December 16, 1990, Oliver Tambo when handing over the leadership of the ANC after leading its external mission...
Political squabbles have dragged Joburg down to the gutter
The City of Johannesburg, once a beacon of dreams and prosperity, has found itself caught up in a relentless cycle of political turmoil, leadership...
SA’s diplomatic dance: Striking balance or two-faced politics?
In the complex arena of international relations, the ANC government finds itself treading a fine line between expressing support for Palestine and addressing concerns...
ANC’s kakistocracy threatens SA’s future amid calls for change
As the 2024 national and provincial elections loom on the horizon, South Africa stands at a critical juncture.
The narrative that once spoke of hope...
Three factors why coalition governments fail in SA
The new phenomenon of coalition governments in South Africa came into popularity in our political landscape in 2016 when the ANC lost control of...
Without a free media there can be no freedom
On October 19 1977 – also known as Black Wednesday – this country, under the apartheid rule, knew nothing about the words of section...
