Misunderstood

The Conditions That Make Extremism Possible

How Economic Crisis, Political Resentment and Social Fear Can Turn Democratic Institutions Against Themselves

17 hrs ago • Khumo Kumalo

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May 2026

Winnie Mandela: A Mzansi Jesus

The danger of untouchable heroes and when the need for a symbol shapes truth.

May 19 • Osiame Radebe

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Young South Africans Are Stuck in Outrage and Starved of Solutions

A generation that knows what is wrong, but not what to do next

May 15 • Khumo Kumalo

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The Court Has Spoken. Now the ANC Must Decide Its Future

Phala Phala ruling reopens impeachment path for Ramaphosa, testing party's step-aside rule amid coalition tensions and looming elections.

May 8 • Khumo Kumalo

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Saving Joburg Means Ditching Savior Politics

A city’s crisis will not be solved by one leader, party, or campaign

May 3 • Khumo Kumalo

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April 2026

Down but Not Out: Malema’s Imprisonment and the Crossroads of South African Opposition

Imprisonment, Symbolism and the Future of Opposition

Apr 16 • Khumo Kumalo

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The Inevitable Gravity of the Broad Church

The Long-Term Logic of South African Political Consolidation: Structural Attrition and the ANC’s 2029 Restoration Strategy

Apr 5 • Khumo Kumalo

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March 2026

Being Quasi-Religious in an Era of Deconstruction

Caught between what I know and what I need to survive

Mar 27 • Osiame Radebe

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The Real Battle Over AI Isn’t About Technology — It’s About Power

When artificial intelligence becomes infrastructure, the line between corporate power and state authority begins to blur.

Mar 7 • Khumo Kumalo

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What Happened to Our Humanity?

As global institutions weaken, the world confronts the return of “might makes right.”

Mar 1 • Khumo Kumalo

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February 2026

When Every Crisis Becomes Content, What Happens to South Africa’s Democracy?

The rise of long-form outrage and its impact on political discourse.

Feb 26 • Khumo Kumalo

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In the City of Gold, a Struggle for a Drop of Water

For many residents, the water crisis has become a test of dignity, governance, and survival.

Feb 15 • Khumo Kumalo

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