by Joan Swart | Oct 23, 2025 | Democratic Alliance, Non-Racialism, Policies
The Democratic Alliance’s new Public Procurement Amendment Bill—or, as it calls it, the Economic Inclusion for All Bill—has drawn both praise and scepticism. On the surface, it’s a sweeping attempt to replace South Africa’s race-based empowerment model with one that...
by Joan Swart | Oct 18, 2025 | Corruption, Crime, Economy, Policies
South Africa’s government has blood on its hands. That may sound harsh, but when a ruling party’s corruption, neglect, and indifference cost tens of thousands of lives every year, moral responsibility cannot be shrugged off as mere incompetence. When the state fails...
by Joan Swart | Oct 18, 2025 | Governance, Policies
When people hear the term “canton system,” their first thought is often of wealthy areas walling themselves off from poorer neighbours. In reality, the opposite can be true—if designed with fairness and transparency at its core. A canton-style model of governance can...
by Joan Swart | Oct 16, 2025 | Crime, Policies, Public Participation
The Western Cape’s people deserve safety and justice. Yet despite being home to only a fraction of South Africa’s population, the province suffers some of the country’s worst violence — and nearly nine out of ten gang-related murders nationwide. This is not...
by Joan Swart | Oct 14, 2025 | International, Public Participation, Referendum
Independence is not a dream—it’s a process. For the Western Cape, the journey to independence follows a clear, achievable roadmap grounded in democracy, good governance, and the will of the people. Every nation that has successfully established its sovereignty—whether...
