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Ramaphosa’s politics of performance risks disappointing the ANC’s supporters when its legislative innovations don’t result in the promised changes…
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The Zuma ghost walks, and Cyril freezes in fear
Cyril Ramaphosa should take a leaf out of Donald Trump’s playbook if he wants to counter the Zuma factor that’s holding him back…
Chasing the ANC’s ‘renewal’ unicorn
Waiting for Godot: the ANC renewal version. Think Ntshavheni’s potentially pending corruption charges, Simelane’s new ministry and Mbaks’s yacht…
Mbalula’s Marie Antoinette moment
Another ANC anniversary, another year of caviar and empty promises.…
MK, EFF, ANC: A trifecta of trouble for South Africa?
The populist parties are growling at each other. The ANC is somewhat paralysed by internal divisions. And Cyril is stuck in the middle…
Behind Tshwane’s toxic politics
Cilliers Brink held Tshwane’s mayoral position since March 2023 and was removed in late September through a motion of no confidence via an informal…
Lesufi’s legacy: half-built schools and hospitals
You may have missed it, but Gauteng had a new premier last week. Before you get too excited, it’s not a regular thing; agriculture…
Legal hurdles pile up as ANC pushes NHI pipedream
The odds of National Health Insurance (NHI) being implemented – at least in any form resembling the miracle salve sold to the population by…
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