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When GHL, Cape Town’s mayor and a rising star in the Democratic Alliance (DA), branded Cape Independence “nonsense” in a recent interview, he didn’t just misstep—he lobbed a Molotov cocktail into his own voter base.

March 11, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

In this eye-opening opinion piece, Dr. Joan Swart exposes China’s quiet bid for control over South Africa, with Simon’s Town at the center. Could South Africa be surrendering its sovereignty to China’s rising power?

March 4, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

South Africa stands on a precipice, where the choices made today could define its path for generations

February 26, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

Central control is the risk; independence is the fix

February 26, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

In response to recent US comments on South Africa, the CIAG reiterates the belief that partition is the best solution

February 23, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The unprecedented delay of the budget speech underscores the deep-seated issues plaguing our nation's fiscal policy.

February 19, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

A former US Republican State Executive Committeeman provides his friendly and considered response to Joel Pollack on South Africa's future

February 11, 2025

CIAG Team

For many in the Western Cape, SONA only underscored a disconnect from our regional realities and aspirations

February 8, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

PRESS RELEASE: The radically different approach being taken by the Trump administration towards SA is very welcome and offers significant opportunities to progress self-determination and Cape Independence

February 5, 2025

CIAG Team

A provincial referendum is imperative to determine the preferred path to autonomy for the people of the Western Cape.

January 26, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

How Secession Can Strengthen Both Sides

January 25, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The Bill represents a direct assault on the fundamental rights to property that are essential for a thriving, free market economy.

January 23, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

A private referendum is a potent tool for establishing a public mandate to influence political change.

January 23, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The view of secession as a zero-sum game, where one side's gain is inherently the other's loss, overlooks the potential for mutual benefit.

January 23, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

At the end of 2024, we take stock of the GNU, People's Referendum, Western Cape Devolution Working Group, international events, and more.

January 12, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The case for Cape Independence is clear, especially for those in the business and governance sectors, both locally and internationally.

January 13, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

In 49 BC, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Today, 2074 years later, the Western Cape is ready to cross its own.

January 10, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The choice between integration and sovereignty becomes increasingly clear.

January 10, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

The looming economic and social crisis highlighted by South Africa's tax dilemma calls for urgent, decisive action.

January 6, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart

Self-determination, a right enshrined in international law and recognized globally, is a legitimate aspiration of all peoples.

January 4, 2025

Dr. Joan Swart