by Joan Swart | Oct 23, 2025 | Decentralization, Governance
* Oorspronklik gepubliseer in Afrikaans deur Maroela Media South Africa’s post-1994 state model was built on good intentions — national unity, shared resources, and the goal of equal opportunity for all. But after three decades of growing bureaucracy and central...
by Alex Penhaligon | Oct 21, 2025 | Crime, Economy, Education, Governance
The Western Cape stands at a crossroads — a province of proven competence and economic vitality, yet bound by national failures that hold it back. This concise guide breaks down fifteen key reasons why growing numbers of residents believe independence offers the most...
by Alex Penhaligon | Oct 20, 2025 | Economy, Education, Governance
South Africa cannot build prosperity by living in the past. The Western Cape has already shown what disciplined governance can achieve. Now it must lead the way forward — through good leadership, honest administration, and education that gives every child a fair...
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...
