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SACP lost  both PUK number and Black Box in terms of the Global South political landscape 
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SACP lost  both PUK number and Black Box in terms of the Global South political landscape 

By Fumene George Tsibani: The South African Communist Party's (SACP) decision to contest the 2026 local government elections independently has sparked intense debate. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has strongly criticized this move, labeling it a "monumental disaster" that threatens the unity of the liberation movement.  Mbalula argues that the SACP's decision is ideologically flawed and politically dangerous, as it will fracture the historic tripartite alliance between the ANC, SACP, and COSATU. The SACP has lost not just the PIN number but also the PUK number. It must look for the black box not from Global North but rather from Global South.  The Global South has our revolutionary friends who have both the PUK number and Black Box for our incom...
GROWTH CRISIS: : The UK could be facing recession in the eyes as state policy stands in the way of growth
Politics

GROWTH CRISIS: : The UK could be facing recession in the eyes as state policy stands in the way of growth

By Thobile Jiwulane UK flag (Image: Facebook) The UK economy is facing recession risks, with today’s Spring Statement confirming what many had feared: conditions are worsening, and government policy is making it harder, not easier, to grow. This is the assessment of Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory giant, deVere Group, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on Wednesday, which put spending cuts at the heart of the government’s agenda. This as rising taxes, increased employment costs, and added regulatory obligations are all landing at once, threatening to choke off business investment and hiring. Despite repeated claims of a pro-enterprise agenda, the policy direction from the government is undermining confidence and dragging the country toward a slowdown. “...