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The Failure of Unchecked Majority Rule 4 min read

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The Failure of Unchecked Majority Rule

Lungi Nkosi 5 months ago

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? 5 min read

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Did South Africans Really Elect Their Government?

Lungi Nkosi 5 months ago

Did South Africans Really elect their government? An in-depth analysis of coalition politics, donor influence, and voter power in South Africa.... Read More

South Africa’s Energy Tug-of-War: Are Foreign-Funded NGOs Keeping the Lights Off? 6 min read

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South Africa’s Energy Tug-of-War: Are Foreign-Funded NGOs Keeping the Lights Off?

Lungi Nkosi 8 months ago

As South Africa’s energy crisis deepens, the court’s decision to annul Eskom’s gas plant permit has sparked debate over environmental justice, foreign influence, and the country’s right to pursue its own path to energy security.... Read More

ZEP Extension: Compassion or Complacency 3 min read

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ZEP Extension: Compassion or Complacency

Lungi Nkosi 8 months ago

The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) extension gives temporary relief to thousands, but it also exposes an issue: Why is Zimbabwe still unable to rebuild itself? With billions in remittances and a highly educated diaspora, Zimbabwe has the tools to recover. What it lacks is accountability, direction, and political will.... Read More

The Madlanga Commission: Will South Africa Finally Confront Justice System Corruption? 4 min read

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The Madlanga Commission: Will South Africa Finally Confront Justice System Corruption?

Lungi Nkosi 8 months ago

In July 2025, Mkhwanazi publicly claimed that judges and the broader judiciary had ties to criminal networks and drug cartels. He said these links were... Read More

Did The Media Lie About Elvis Nyathi? 3 min read

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Did The Media Lie About Elvis Nyathi?

Lungi Nkosi 9 months ago

In 2022, South Africa was shocked by the killing of Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot — a story quickly framed as xenophobic violence. But missing evidence, unanswered questions, and a widow’s silence raise doubts: did the media report the full truth, or simply fit events into a familiar narrative?... Read More