Ramaphosa’s imploding presidency imperils the country The spectre of the doomsday coalition is back, as the president’s leadership comes under close scrutiny… Ray HartleyGreg Mills May 12, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Ramaphosa: caught between a couch and a hard place The Constitutional Court ruling on Phala Phala leaves Ramaphosa on the ropes. Lawfare might be his first option… Shirley de VilliersOlwethu Xabanisa May 11, 2026 News·Politics 2
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
Buffaloed: Phala Phala comes charging back Phala Phala is back from the dead. The Constitutional Court just revived an impeachment inquiry the ANC thought it had killed in 2022… by Tim Cohen May 11, 2026 News
The week ahead: Cyril in the hot seat Mark your calendar: here is the political and economic news to watch out for this week… by The South Africa Brief May 11, 2026 News
Real Politics: these Zulu regiments come with a warning Zulu Amabutho are marching through the streets with the discipline and force that other anti-migrant groups aren’t showing.… by Zukile Majova May 4, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: there is logic in Ramaphosa’s madness Ramaphosa's SAPS suspensions look inconsistent, but they're a calculated bid to hold the centre while structural reform takes hold.… by Zukile Majova April 27, 2026 Opinion·Politics
PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – Mam’Nontsapho and the same old white guys The sharp take on South Africa’s political parties, from Malema’s court woes, to the DA’s ‘white guy problem’, and Cyril’s leadership foibles.… Rob RoseZukile Majova April 17, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Real Politics: why Ramaphosa has to depend on flawed alliances Ramaphosa’s reform agenda depends on provincial leaders with troubled records. Understanding why reveals the brutal logic of ANC power politics.… by Zukile Majova March 30, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Stings like BEE: will the ANC get real? A review of BEE will have to be honest if it is to have any point at all… by Rob Rose March 27, 2026 Economy & Markets·Opinion
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