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We don’t fear the ANC, says IEC chair
The IEC insists it does not fear the ANC following a Constitutional Court ruling reinstating 181 councillor candidates, extending the same reprieve to 32 other political parties.
Digitising national identity is not the solution you think it is
Across Africa, digital identity systems are championed as remedies for public sector inefficiency. However, outsourcing biometric enrolment to private players risks reinforcing…
Why elections prove to be a Faustian pact more than anything
Despite regular municipal elections since 2000, South Africa's local government remains plagued by poor service delivery and financial paralysis, prompting questions about the…
Constitutional Court rules in favour of ANC in IEC candidate nomination dispute
The Constitutional Court has overturned an Electoral Court ruling, directing the IEC to reinstate 181 disqualified ANC candidates on the ballot for upcoming municipal elections…
Uganda at 64: Between confusion, fear, hope and back again
As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, the nation faces democratic backsliding, heightened political repression, and deep uncertainty over succession amidst the early…
Human-orchestrated AI: why emerging markets need a smarter model of oversight
The binary choice between machine autonomy and human control is obsolete. Emerging markets across the Middle East and Africa need a human-orchestrated AI framework that pairs…
Toxicity at the helm of JoziFM
Born alongside South Africa's democracy, Soweto's community station JoziFM is facing a slow-motion collapse amid an entrenched leadership battle, governance failures, and…
Mashatile resumes his duties after illness
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has resumed his official government and political responsibilities following his recovery from a recent illness, the ANC has confirmed.
One Man’s View Does Not Dim the Success of Matsamo CPA
In a right of reply, the Matsamo Communal Property Association refutes claims made by Phahlane Group CEO Mbuso Thumbathi, highlighting its proven track record in agricultural…
Position: Registrar, Office of the Registrar, University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town invites applications for the senior executive post of Registrar, taking responsibility for university governance, academic administration, legal…
Wicknell Chivayo’s gifts: The price of political influence
Following reports of Wicknell Chivayo's death, an incisive analysis explores the political meaning of his conspicuous philanthropy and the complex web of patronage, public…
Transnet procurement officials warned of Richards Bay equipment irregularities, documents show
Internal documents reveal Transnet procurement officials were alerted to idle equipment and contract irregularities at Richards Bay before the auditor-general flagged over R100m…
The ghost in the bureaucracy: When code and algorithms harm citizens
As African governments accelerate the automation of public services, algorithmic errors and biases increasingly harm citizens. State accountability cannot be outsourced to…
Home affairs unveils first working prototype of South Africa’s Digital ID
The Department of Home Affairs has unveiled South Africa's first working Digital ID prototype as part of a sweeping modernization initiative. Minister Leon Schreiber also…
Why qualifications alone cannot build a capable state
While qualifications are essential, true state capability relies on institutional systems, leadership stability, and effective coordination to turn policy ambitions into real…