PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – recycling the bad guys Rob Rose and Zukile Majova on DA infighting, Tony Leon’s lobbying, Dina Pule’s return and the politics of cashing in on connections… Rob RoseZukile Majova July 10, 2026 Opinion·Pods
PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ – the march that could tear South Africa apart March and March’s June 30 deadline is looming. Is South Africa prepared for another outbreak of xenophobia?… Rob RoseZukile Majova June 26, 2026 Opinion·Pods
Real Politics: as new DA leader, Hill-Lewis faces an old dilemma Geordin Hill-Lewis leads the DA at a pivotal moment. Can he turn anti-ANC anger into DA votes where his predecessors couldn’t?… by Zukile Majova June 22, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Foot-in-mouth: behind the putsch on Steenhuisen John Steenhuisen’s likely cabinet demotion reflects FMD frustrations, staffing blunders and strained ties with organised agriculture… by Shirley de Villiers June 19, 2026 Opinion·Politics 1
Real Politics: the ANC can’t afford to lose Ramaphosa The NEC has closed ranks behind Ramaphosa after the Phala Phala ruling. Not out of loyalty, but because too many ANC careers depend on… by Zukile Majova May 18, 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
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
PODCAST: Can the DA be South Africa’s largest party? New leader Geordin Hill-Lewis wants the DA to become the country’s largest party. Is that possible? Really?… Mark BarnesTim Cohen April 15, 2026 Opinion·Pods 4
The DA just got much younger. The ANC should worry The DA’s new leadership is younger, more diverse and openly ambitious. The party could be one to watch as it pivots towards pragmatism… by Vernon Wessels April 13, 2026 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
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