Analyses and Risks

Die kern van ʼn Grondwetlike demokrasie is die beginsel dat ʼn (meestal geskrewe) Grondwet die mag van die staat beperk, en die regte van groepe, maar veral individue, teen magsmisbruik deur die staat beskerm. Die vraag wat in hierdie artikel gevra word, is of hierdie meganisme werklik die veiligheidsnet aan alle Suid-Afrikaners, op gelyke basis, bied wat gedurende die 1990-1994 oorgangsproses voorsien was?

The US National Security Strategy, published in November 2025, set out its geopolitical aims and strategies. It is in line with Trump’s expressed worldviews, made clear on numerous occasions during the last decade of his presence in United States politics. Under his leadership, the United States will act accordingly, regardless of whether he and his administration is blamed of breaking international law, or regardless of how reprehensible many may find it.

What exactly is the National Democratic Revolution (NDR)? This concept apparently stands central to the modern ANC’s policy agenda; yet, it is difficult to determine from literature how exactly to define it. It is almost strange how the concept is used in progressive circles in the country, without it being properly defined – as if there is an unquestioned understanding in the midst of the recipients of the message that makes further explanations unnecessary.

The National Democratic Revolution means transforming the South African economy and society into a communist one. However, this is a special kind of communism, in which race plays an important role. The National Democratic Revolution is here to stay. It is linked to the Freedom Charter and it is an enormous and deadly risk to South Africa.

The analysis makes an analysis of the effectiveness of Integrated Development Planning as the prescribed planning system for South African municipalities. A total of twelve (12) considerations were included in the analysis. These considerations are focused on the outcomes that an Integrated Development Plan is supposed to promote (or achieve) in local government.