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The week ahead: Madlanga commission back in action Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief October 13, 2025 News
Cartels, crime, corruption: SAPS on the spot The Madlanga commission – established to restore public faith on the police – may be doing the exact opposite, given how deep the rot… by Shirley de Villiers October 3, 2025 Opinion·Politics 1
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
Slow clap for South Africa’s president-by-commission That Ramaphosa has appointed a commission of inquiry to look into the police is a good thing. But you can’t blame the public for… by Shirley de Villiers July 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Cyril cools his heels while cops crater The nation is waiting for Ramaphosa to act on the damning claims of corruption made by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Sunday… Shirley de VilliersRuby Delahunt July 11, 2025 Opinion·Politics 2
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