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Mabutho Shangase
Dr Mabutho Shangase is a senior lecturer in Political Studies and International Relations at North-West University. @nativconscience
Our country’s vital statecraft is missing
As South Africa approaches another electoral cycle, political parties unveil familiar promises, yet genuine transformation seems absent. The article argues that the country's…
Testing the will of the people: The state-citizen confrontation in South Africa
The rise of anti-illegal immigration movements like Operation Dudula and March and March signals a critical moment for South African democracy, highlighting deep-seated…
South Africa’s dangerous drift away from sovereignty and nationhood
Transnational commitments are celebrated, while attachment to the nation‑state is treated with suspicion
The Sona debate reflects degeneracy in parliament
While black political leaders immerse themselves in internal rivalries and theatrical banter, they consistently overlook a fundamental truth: it is their own constituencies that…
The MK party has reached the ceiling and are currently blowing their electoral fortunes
The political outfit, previously regarded as promising, is currently sustained primarily by the residual momentum of its electoral success in May 2024, while simultaneously…
South Africa must withdraw its soldiers from the DRC
The country should be aware of its limitations and rather address its problems at home
The EFF’s destructive turn will be the end of the party
The Red Berets’ poor performance in last year’s elections has seen it embark on a path of self-harm
Beyond extortion: Lawlessness and criminality a threat to national sovereignty
Acts of extortion should not be viewed as isolated incidents but outlines of a larger picture of dysfunctionality and misgovernance