Should we want an ANC-DA coalition?
Thirty years ago, the results of our first legitimate election seemed to maximise contentment. This year’s voting could be our last legitimate election and it’s
Why would the ANC allow itself to be kicked out in May?
By far the greatest measure of democracy is the ability of the people to kick out the ruling party in a free election. In South
Did AI write the MK Party manifesto?
The MK Party has burst onto the South African political scene, and is possibly the biggest disruption to our post-1994 politics. Some polls have it
Quality over quantity
Will the declining average levels of basic service delivery influence voter behaviour in the 2024 National and Provincial elections? Even though South Africa’s socio-economic challenges
Revolution or Racism? Cape Independence: Defying Odds, Igniting Hope, and Reshaping people’s Destiny
Recently, I found myself engrossed in a fascinating discussion on Cape Independence, hosted by @nowinsa. The guest of honour was Phil Craig, leader of the
Namibians befuddled by SA
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to travel to Namibia. It was an eye-opening experience: Namibians − citizens of a country with one twentieth
Mauritians go it alone
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 12th March 1968 – Mauritius gains independence from the United Kingdom Port
The process is the punishment: A fatal flaw in South Africa’s criminal justice system
Recently, over lunch, a practising advocate revealed to me that there is a principle in our criminal law (and that of many other jurisdictions): there
A knife edge election: Radical populism or a new moderation?
As we head into the election, most polls show that ANC support is tracking at below 50 percent. The Brenthurst Foundation poll, conducted last month
Why South Africa Needs Federalism
By virtue of being divided into semi-autonomous provinces and municipalities, South Africa already has the foundation to be a federal republic. But the ANC’s obsession