Notes on the Future of Nations Conference
Conference in South Africa explored nationhood, self-determination and institutional resilience amid growing global political debates.
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Trevor Watkins | Implementing the Canton System in a seceded Western Cape
Trevor Watkins, an associate of the Free Market Foundation, applies his libertarian analysis to the potential problems facing the governance of an independent Cape
What Palestine means for Cape Independence
Palestine recognition shift reshapes sovereignty politics, influencing Cape Independence and South African self-determination debates.
How to think about the Land Party protest marches in the Overstrand
Overstrand turmoil mirrors UCT’s 2016 unrest, warning of escalating political instability ahead.
Mourning the loss of the family run butcher
Even in an AI age, South Africa’s braai culture depends on skills of the local butcher.
Ten steps to Cape Independence
2026 is a decisive moment for the Cape as independence offers survival, self-governance, and prosperity.
Open letter to president Ramaphosa
Lex Libertas has formally written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting a meeting to discuss South Africa’s deepening governance crisis and the need for meaningful constitutional reform.
I told you so
The resignation of Dion George recalls predictions we made in 2022 about the likely outcome of the DA in coalition - that they would become like the ANC
Reflections on partition after Matabeleland’s recent call
While it makes sense to support secessionist movements as a whole, spectators should always consider that there may be complications in the grand vision.
Will the Doppers uphold Biblical Patriarchy or not?
GKSA synod rules on women in office; congregations have one year to align or reconsider ties.
Boer identity and British tricks
A hardliner historian called Wiets Buys has made waves with his landmark work on Boer identity. But his ideology finds its most eager adherents among state-loyalist far left
Cape Town’s water problem is not the weather
Capetonians face no water restrictions this summer, but the reality behind the "water crisis" tells a different story.
The Moral Winds of 2026
In 2026, moral winds favour decentralisation as communities build resilient local institutions against centralised power.
Responding to Western Cape’s long-term trends in 2026
Retiring Baby Boomers and narrowing politics will reshape Western Cape institutions, requiring independent local solutions.
Is Darwinian Evolution still viable in light of modern science?
Findings from fossils, biology, and probability raise questions about whether Darwin’s theory explains how major forms of life arose.
The Cape Independent Newspaper in 2025
Reflecting on 2025, The Cape Indy published 320+ articles, hosted one events and plans growth for 2026.
