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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… by Shirley de Villiers January 23, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Mbalula’s Marie Antoinette moment Another ANC anniversary, another year of caviar and empty promises.… by Shirley de Villiers January 13, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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… by Max du Preez November 29, 2024 Opinion·Politics
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… by Piet Croucamp October 4, 2024 Opinion·Politics
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… by Shirley de Villiers September 30, 2024 Opinion·Politics
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… by Rob Rose August 2, 2024 News·Politics
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