Khumo KumaloThe Myth of Unity: A Deep Dive into South Africa’s New Coalition GovernmentLess than 24 hours from the first sitting of Parliament, the “Government of National Unity” made up of the ANC, DA, IFP, Rise Mzansi, and…Jun 14Jun 14
Khumo KumaloA Prelude to Progress: The Pending Inauguration of South Africa’s 7th AdministrationThree days away from the first sitting in parliament, the welcoming of the 7th administration has brought much optimism to many in the…Jun 11Jun 11
Khumo KumaloThirty Years On: Revisiting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s ImpactThe outcome of the Truth and Reconciliation Council (TRC) has never been tested as it needs to be in South Africa at the moment. With…Jun 11Jun 11
Khumo KumaloSouth Africa’s Crossroads: Social Progress or Economic Growth?The constant battle between social progress and economic growth continues to plague South Africa and has become most prominent in…Jun 4Jun 4
Khumo KumaloThe Day After: Predictive Data and the Future of South African PoliticsMorning after the elections, we are primed to sit in front of the news for the next few days as the IEC collates the results and finalizes…Jun 3Jun 3
Khumo KumaloA day before voting, I feel less inclined to speak about who we should vote for and more about how…The election we have discussed at length shows that we have a disgruntled population. People are finding it harder and harder to find…Jun 3Jun 3
Khumo KumaloPolitics as a Career: The New Reality in South AfricaPolitics in South Africa once centered on a dedication to the people of South Africa as they continued to struggle against unequal systems…Jun 31Jun 31
Khumo KumaloSpeaking to the Masses: The Impact of Simplified Political Messages on Voter BehaviourFor far too long, we have had a disconnect between politics, the discussion around politics, and the actual implementation and practice of…May 21May 21
Khumo KumaloNHI: Bridging the Gap or Deepening Divisions in South African SocietyJust under two weeks to voting, and it seems like the big three parties cannot agree on anything. Politics in South Africa at the moment…May 20May 20
Khumo KumaloBorn Free: Echoes of Liberation in Modern South AfricaWhat does it mean to be born free? Anxiety, the agony, and the pressure to enact our freedom — to take our vote, take our history, our…May 14May 14