South Africa’s elections are legally sound, but are they perceived as neutral? SADTU, a politically aligned teachers’ union, plays a major role in election administration. This article explores why perception — not just legality — matters for trust in our democracy.... Read More
Lungi Nkosi
Hi, I’m Lungi, the writer and researcher behind Political Nexus. I started this blog because I believe politics and history aren’t just distant, academic subjects — they shape how we live, how we understand the world, and how we imagine the future.
I’m not here to lecture; I’m here to ask questions, share insights, and spark conversations. Whether it’s unpacking a breaking news story, looking back at a key moment in history, or analyzing the choices of today’s leaders, I aim to keep things clear, thoughtful, and engaging.
My interest in politics and history comes from a lifelong curiosity about power — who holds it, how it’s used, and how ordinary people are affected by it. Over the years, I’ve seen how narratives are built, how facts are bent to fit agendas, and how history is used as both a weapon and a guide. That’s why Political Nexus is more than a blog — it’s a space for reflection, inquiry, and conversation.
I write about:
Politics: current events, government decisions, and global trends that affect South Africa and beyond.
History: how past events continue to echo in today’s politics and society.
Media & Narratives: questioning how stories are told, what gets left out, and why.
When I’m not writing, you can usually find me [behind the computer creating stories to tell, exploring books on history and philosophy, debating ideas over coffee with friends, or experimenting with new projects.
At the heart of it, I see myself as a storyteller — one who isn’t afraid to challenge easy answers, ask uncomfortable questions, and look deeper than the surface. My hope is that readers like you walk away from each article not just more informed, but more curious.
So, welcome to Political Nexus. Let’s explore, question, and learn together.
A Weak Rand, Strong State, Weakened Citizens
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The Constitution mandates protection of the rand. This article questions whether SARB is fulfilling its mandate in protecing the weak rand... Read More
The Failure of Unchecked Majority Rule
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Unchecked majority rule promises democracy but often delivers domination. South Africa’s experience shows why accountability, participation, and higher thresholds—not raw numbers—are essential for legitimate governance.... Read More
Did South Africans Really elect their government? An in-depth analysis of coalition politics, donor influence, and voter power in South Africa.... Read More
Electoral reform in South Africa is urgently needed as coalition politics, donor influence and party alignment reveal why voters lack real power under the current system.... Read More
The Erasure of the Native South African
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Identity is not a political slogan — it’s lineage. As South Africans, our ancestral name was quietly erased. I explore how and why it happened, and why it’s time to reclaim Native South African as more than history — it’s heritage... Read More
Investigative report on the OPV-AIDS hypothesis: Hilary Koprowski’s 1957–1960 polio vaccine trials in the Belgian Congo, chimpanzee kidneys, missing samples, and the Royal Society confession that the actual African batches were never tested.... Read More
Behind the ICJ spectacle lies a quiet partnership that pushed Palestinians out of Gaza — and South Africans were played.... Read More
Women for Change, or women against nature?
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South Africa turned purple for #WomenForChange — but colour alone won’t heal us.
The gender war reveals something deeper: we’ve lost nature’s order.
When women stray from their roles, men lose theirs... Read More
From Soros to Sanctions: The 4 Levers That Rig Emerging Markets – BRICS’ 3 Fixes + 1 Fatal Flaw
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Algorithms, derivatives, and debt contracts have replaced the old empires of gunboats and governors. Major financial institutions—hedge funds, investment banks, and multilateral lenders such as... Read More
SADTU in the Elections: The Hidden Risk to Democratic Neutrality
Did South Africans Really Elect Their Government?
South Africa Needs a New Electoral System — Not New Parties
The Origin of HIV/AIDS: The Polio Vaccine Theory That Refuses to Die
The Gaza Deception: How South Africa Helped Empty Palestine
Rights Without Capacity: Is South Africa Building an Illusion of Delivery?
Who Funds Court Rulings?
Media, Rulings & Policy Flow: How Courts Quietly Shape South African Governance
Framing the Nation: How Media Narratives Shape Political Reality in South Africa