The week ahead: Mkhwanazi, trade tensions and more Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief July 21, 2025 News·Politics
RAF CEO suspended while the board ducks for cover The RAF board has converted Collins Letsoalo’s ‘special leave’ into a ‘precautionary suspension’ following allegations of insubordination… by Tim Cohen June 5, 2025 News
Starlink and parliament’s theatre of the absurd A fractious grandstanding session by members of the EFF, MK and ANC means any Starlink concessions are no shoo-in… by Tim Cohen May 28, 2025 News·Opinion
South Africa’s army: Too many generals and geriatric troops South Africa’s defence force is top heavy, old, overly concerned with soft issues and pomp – and it’s costing soldiers their lives… by Ali van Wyk February 7, 2025 News
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3 Art of the week: Frances Goodman’s ‘Altered States’ January 17, 2025 Frances Goodman’s oversized ceramic pill sculptures offer a witty and…
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