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1. Article · Jul 21, 2026 · Thami Dickson

   THAMI DICKSON | Voters must reject empty rhetoric and demand real solutions in coming elections (opens the original)

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   Thirty years into democracy, SA should by now have strong, well-functioning municipalities serving as a powerful instrument for community development and local economic growth. Unfortunately, the local government sphere remains perpetually weak, having never fully matured into a strong, accountable and effective system of governance that is capable of meeting the development needs of communities. That noble vision that underpinned the first democratic municipal elections on November 1 1995 is no

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2. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Thami Dickson

   THAMI DICKSON | Cracks being exposed in facade of DA integrity (opens the original)

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   There’s a Xhosa proverb about human character that says, “Isisila senkukhu sibonwa mhla ligquthayo”, literally meaning “the chicken’s tail is seen on a windy day.” It comes from the observation that a chicken’s tail is usually fully covered by feathers. But when strong winds blow, the feathers are lifted, exposing what was previously hidden. This proverb captures a very important aspect of life, that true character is rarely revealed in moments of comfort, but in times of pressure and testing. I

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