PODCAST: ChatGPT, who’s Chad Du Plessis? Rob Rose and Zukile Majova dig into the lawlessness of the March on March movement, Sisisi Tolashe and Solly Malatsi’s disastrous AI policy… Rob RoseZukile Majova May 1, 2026 Opinion·Pods
The centre is holding as the DA offers up a new generation While the rest of the world has been riven by populism and the rise of extremists, South Africa has embraced the political centre… Ray HartleyGreg Mills April 21, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: Hill-Lewis is new. The DA’s problem isn’t New DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has refreshed the party’s image – but not its politics. That gap may cost it the voters it needs… by Zukile Majova April 20, 2026 Opinion·Politics
What Ramaphosa, and the ANC, get wrong about Starlink Ramaphosa, Khusela Diko and Icasa have failed to explain why Starlink cannot use ‘equity equivalence’ the same way Google and Microsoft do… by Rob Rose April 17, 2026 Analysis·News 1
490,000 voters to win Joburg? Inside Sarupen’s grand plans Ashor Sarupen says the DA has to lay the groundwork for its 2029 national ambitions by winning big in this year's local government elections… by Giulietta Talevi April 13, 2026 Politics 2
Real Politics: A breakup the ANC can’t afford to waste The SACP-ANC split could free the ANC from decades of ideological compromise – but whether it seizes the moment is another question… by Zukile Majova April 13, 2026 Opinion·Politics
The week ahead: Hill-Lewis hops to it Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief April 13, 2026 News
Real Politics: The ANC rebels out to kill the GNU A growing anti-unity government faction inside the ANC is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference… by Zukile Majova April 7, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
PODCAST: Sharp Sharp: Your weekly politics primer Scrolla.Africa and Currency have joined forces to bring you ‘Sharp Sharp’, a new weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power.… Rob RoseZukile Majova April 6, 2026 Opinion·Pods
PODCAST: Patrice Motsepe for president! Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen gallop through the week’s events, offering thoughts, opinions, and perspectives on South African and international affairs.… Tim CohenMark Barnes April 1, 2026 Opinion·Pods 1
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2 SA’s AI policy needs a reboot — not a funeral, say analysts May 1, 2026 The draft’s now-notorious fake references were a serious failure, but…
3 PODCAST: ChatGPT, who’s Chad Du Plessis? May 1, 2026 Rob Rose and Zukile Majova dig into the lawlessness of…
4 What we’re drinking this week: Constantia Glen Saddle Red May 1, 2026 Constantia Glen’s Saddle red blend is an easy-drinking red made…