Real Politics: Phala Phala ruling opens ANC leadership race The Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala ruling forces parliament to act and reshapes the ANC succession race, with Ramaphosa’s grip looking tenuous… by Zukile Majova May 11, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Urgent telegram for the auditor-general The South African Post Office BRPs are pushing the envelope of credibility in their handling of the struggling state entity… by Mark Barnes May 11, 2026 News·Opinion 1
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NHI case shines unflattering light on Cosatu The trade union's political future may be the only rational explanation for its pig-headed support of the ANC’s NHI dream… by Rob Rose May 8, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Political suicide for the ANC in Joburg After Enoch Godongwana’s eviscerating letter to Joburg, the majority party in the metro has vanishingly few places to turn… by Shirley de Villiers May 8, 2026 Opinion·Politics
China has played a key role in the Iran war – and will continue to do so China has kept Iran’s economy afloat and used its diplomatic power to push for peace. But it’s also hedging its bets… by Tom Harper May 8, 2026 Analysis·News
PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – crocodiles ate my budget Rob Rose and Zukile Majova dig into the politics of the moment: cost of living, Jacob Zuma, NSFAS – and Gwede’s fuel price gaffe… Rob RoseZukile Majova May 8, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Grim truth behind South Africa’s asset management consolidation Record assets mask a structural flight to safety: as GDP stagnates and investors flee local equities, boutiques are merging not to thrive – but… by Rabotho Mathekga May 7, 2026 Investing & Finance·Opinion
Inside a vishing call: 41 minutes, R340,000 gone A vishing call is a product, not a conversation. The UK treats banks as accountable. South Africa still treats the customer as an authoriser… Dirk de VosPatrick Le Roux May 6, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance 1
‘Overlanding Through the Boardroom’: importance vs urgency Why the urgent so often distracts from the important – and what a Himalayan trek revealed about how easily distraction can tip into danger… by Johan De Villiers May 6, 2026 Opinion·Personal Finance
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