Author: STAN ITSHEGETSENG
Hellen Zille’s Promise to Rescue Johannesburg is the Personification of the DA’s Saviour Complex Anchored on Falsified Polls, Manufactured Narratives and Deceptive Campaigns
There is a war raging—not of guns, but of manipulated images, falsified polls, weaponised perception,…
Mayor Dada Morero has Done More for Johannesburg than the DA and other Critics are Willing to Admit
For too long, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has clung to a manufactured myth — that…
Starlink, Equity and the DA’s Colonial Tech Agenda: The Real Fight for Economic Justice
The Democratic Alliance’s sudden applause for the draft Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) in broadband…
While Clearing Starlink’s Path through Equity Equivalent Programme is Valid, it Doesn’t Exempt it from the 30% Historically Disadvantaged Group Ownership Requirement under the Electronic Communications Act
What is Starlink? Starlink is a satellite internet service launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It…
The way in which Ramaphosa has Emerged Unscathed from every High-stakes Global Engagement, including with Trump and GNU Partners, Shows his Strategic Brilliance without Surrendering Policy and Principle
South Africa’s political terrain has always had its fair share of critics — some well-meaning, others just bitter and bored. But it is the latter, masquerading as analysts, that have now become the loudest prophets of doom. Chief among them is Moeletsi Mbeki — the permanent pessimist, the serial slanderer, the man who has not met a Black President he would not crucify to satisfy his personal bitterness. Let us not forget: Moeletsi was the same man who cartoonishly predicted…
Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ Saga: Final Betrayal, Whiteness, Land, and the War on South Africa’s Sovereignty
What set my blood ablaze? The 46 Afrikaners who boarded a jet to the United States—cloaked in the victimhood of persecution, paraded before the altar of Donald Trump’s twisted version of asylum. They cry “persecution.” Persecuted by whom? The Black majority reclaiming their dignity? The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa? This is not migration. This is secession in motion. The Great White Land Grab: Leasehold Lies and Sabotaged Returns For over a century, many whites secured long-term leases from…
Preserve, Don’t Destroy: Rethinking the Future of the Swazi Monarchy and African Traditional Governance
The recurring political tension in Eswatini, the informal alliances between former heads of state in the region, and the swelling debate around monarchy versus democracy are not isolated events. They signal a much deeper crisis—one of identity, governance, and historical reckoning. The case of King Mswati III and the Swazi monarchy offers us a rare mirror: Do we seek authentic African governance, or are we content with repackaged colonial structures masquerading as democracy? Much of the critique of Eswatini centres…
When a Nation Forgets its Heroes, it Forgets Itself
I recently journeyed with Comrade Cascar — that fierce son of Thokoza, who fought on the frontlines against Inkatha’s brutal attacks in defence of Ekurhuleni’s people — to the Heroes Acre in Diepkloof, Soweto. There, nestled between the bustle of township life, lies the memorial site dedicated to the Silverton Trio and the fallen heroes of COSAS. We went to remember.We found reason to weep. Where once the earth spoke the names of courage, it reeks of neglect today. Taxis…
Defending Governance: A Generational Appeal for Rational Leadership in the Age of Reactionary Noise
The recent decision by the Minister of Finance, Comrade Enoch Godongwana, to retract the proposed VAT increase has triggered a whirlwind of commentary—from within the African National Congress (ANC) itself, and predictably, from the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and other reactionary actors now fishing in judicial waters. While we await the judgment of the courts, it is essential to pause and interrogate not only the legal mechanics at play, but also the political climate that has…
The Unraveling of Athletics South Africa: A Chronicle of Administrative Negligence
The recent deregistration of Athletics South Africa (ASA) by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has unveiled a disturbing narrative of administrative incompetence and negligence. This development tarnishes South African athletics’ reputation and jeopardises the careers of countless athletes who depend on these institutions for guidance and support. ASA’s deregistration, as reported by Sunday World, stems from its failure to comply with statutory obligations, including the timely submission of annual returns . This blatant disregard for compliance has stripped…
Helen Zille’s Unpatriotic Allegations: A Reckless Attempt to Undermine South Africa
DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille, in her latest desperate bid to remain relevant in South Africa’s political discourse, has once again thrown baseless and reckless allegations into the public domain—this time accusing South Africa of acting as a proxy for Iran. Without a shred of concrete evidence, she implies that the ANC’s stance at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israeli genocide is somehow dictated by foreign interests. Her irresponsible remarks are not only inflammatory but are designed…
ASA Leadership’s Failure to Secure Television Rights for Athletics an Act of Gross Negligence and Betrayal of Our Sporting Heritage
The decision by Athletics South Africa (ASA) to deprive South Africans of televised national championships is an act of gross negligence, a betrayal of our sporting heritage, and an affront to the principles of development and transformation in sport. This move is not just a failure in governance but a calculated abdication of responsibility. As someone who has been involved in sports administration since my days in SATISCO and through the establishment of federations that now govern our national sporting…