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The ANC and DA have begrudgingly agreed to further talks on the GNU. But tensions between the two parties are running high…
The argument in favour of the DA leaving the GNU
No-one wants the DA to leave the GNU. But the ANC has broken trust with its coalition partner…
Alas, poor GNU — last rites for the coalition
The unity government looked like an opportunity to reshape South Africa’s economy. After the budget debacle, it looks all but dead…
Standard rides the lending wave
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala expects strong growth in loans to continue as households and businesses take heart from greater political stability…
All eyes on Godongwana as Doge-style cuts mooted
South Africa faces devastating consequences if its budget fails again. Critics want a US-like Doge to slash bureaucracy.…
Budget interruptus: Mayhem as GNU rejects VAT hike
It was mayhem in parliament on Wednesday as the National Treasury’s budget was pulled – hours after being released to journalists and economists…
The Expropriation Act and the ANC’s reliance on gloved hand-waving
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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How investors in South Africa should play the big themes of the year: AI, Trump and China (here’s looking at you, Naspers)…
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