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South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain.  (File photo)

Soapbox: Only ANC can drive socioeconomic transformation

The ANC is pushing to change the material conditions in which the majority of South Africans live

Malusi Gigaba is the party’s number three and its prince in waiting.

Soapbox: Gigaba’s pleasing infrastructure promises are soon to be broken in Durban

The minister says the ANC is preparing for a new economic transformation after the poll. But at least one project shows how it could all go very wrong

Soapbox: Time to earn respect

The youth wage subsidy is a shameless populist attempt at grabbing the youth vote, writes Agang SA’s Philip Machanick.

The ANC’s elective conference takes place in December.

Soapbox: Radical economic change should be the focus of this election

Gimmicks and misdirection abound in this election, but what matters are the policies that will transform the economy, writes Malusi Gigaba.

Soapbox: Hostility towards black radical agenda hasn’t changed

Jared Sacks’s distortions are compatible with the historical white left’s hegemony, writes Athi Mongezeleli Joja.

Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.

Soapbox: Youth have a good story to tell

While we continue to face challenges, let us not lose sight of the great achievements that characterise our vibrant nation, writes Yershen Pillay.

Soapbox: Why whites must vote for the EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters are the only party truly set on redressing apartheid inequalities, and through that whites can finally find salvation.

A group of ‘EFF defenders’ led by Lufuno Gogoro say that they are disgruntled

Soapbox: How Malema became Mao’lema

A magical moment took place recently. A symbolic reconstitution of 60 000 into a single force in the form of Malema as Mao, writes Andile Mngxitama.

ANC debate: Documents reveal a party filled with tensions

Soapbox: DA-Agang SA fling proves parties are thirsty for votes

Eastern Cape MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane warns voters to watch out for "Johnny-come-lately" opposition parties and rather to stick with the ANC.