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The navel-gazing of the Gucci liberation class African liberation movements want to know why they’re losing influence. The answers are right in front of them… by Shirley de Villiers July 28, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Robbing a city blind The CEOs of Joburg’s barely functional utilities – like Joburg Water and City Power – are budgeted to cost R40m this year… by Shirley de Villiers July 21, 2025 Opinion·Politics 13
The week ahead: Mkhwanazi, trade tensions and more Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 21, 2025 News·Politics
Nelson Mandela was a hard man who played a hard game. What if he was in Ramaphosa’s shoes? If Mandela were president of a country facing a truly shocking crisis in the criminal justice system, what would he do?… by Jonny Steinberg July 21, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Slow clap for South Africa’s president-by-commission That Ramaphosa has appointed a commission of inquiry to look into the police is a good thing. But you can’t blame the public for… by Shirley de Villiers July 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Cyril cools his heels while cops crater The nation is waiting for Ramaphosa to act on the damning claims of corruption made by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Sunday… Shirley de VilliersRuby Delahunt July 11, 2025 Opinion·Politics 2
Unhappily ever after: The big GNU divorce tease With the axing of Andrew Whitfield, tensions between the DA and ANC have ratcheted up again… by Rob Rose June 30, 2025 Opinion·Politics
When Zuma’s WeTransfer link goes on the blink The MK Party has been hit with an excoriating judgment after making more baseless allegations against the electoral commission… by Shirley de Villiers June 27, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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