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Cornelius Monama is a communication specialist. He writes in his personal capacity (X: @cmonama)
Whenever a major political development occurs, audiences are often presented with a familiar cast of commentators. A relatively small group of commentators often appears across…
SA citizens are not xenophobic for demanding lawful migration, secure borders and fair access to limited opportunities
The belief that a constitutional text alone can transform society is as misplaced as the claim that it is the primary barrier to transformation. The Constitution can be a…
The democratic breakthrough of 1994 stands as one of the most significant political achievements of the modern era. Against the odds, South Africa chose negotiation over civil…
The DA’s growing tendency to publicly frame the successes of the Government of National Unity (GNU) as primarily its own achievement undermines the basic principles, protocol and…
It is the political and economic fightback of those who have long enjoyed the luxury of world-class care where wealth buys life, dignity and speed, while the poor are forced to…
Any objective analysis must proceed from the premise that commissions of inquiry are not criminal courts. They neither prosecute nor sentence. Their constitutional purpose is to…
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
Perhaps the most tangible area of progress since SONA 2025 has been energy stabilisation. The marked reduction in the frequency and severity of load-shedding, including extended…
The new dawn that the President spoke about in 2018 is no longer an elusive mirage
Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader
A moment of revolutionary reflection
