Real Politics: What Iran reveals about South Africa’s GNU problem
South Africa’s unity government must use the Iran war to forge a pragmatic foreign policy that protects jobs, trade and credibility over ideology…
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NHI circus has closed down – but no-one told the clowns
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi is stubbornly clinging to the belief that NHI will save South Africa. Others know it’s dead in the water…
The week ahead: War, FMD and GDP
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Debt peak in sight as South African budget pivots to growth
Government is finally looking to slay its debt monster, as it thrashes out a new way of living within its means…
Magnificently, vaguely right: An obituary for Clem Sunter
The late scenario planner cautioned against the arrogance of certainty, focusing instead on adaptability and agility in decision-making…
Godongwana’s rosiest budget yet – but watch for the sting
Godongwana is getting his first budget tailwind – but bracket creep relief and higher revenue come with a Sars enforcement drive that taxpayers will…
Real Politics: Ramaphosa finds praise in strange places
GNU praise for Ramaphosa is growing, but policy rifts persist. The real test is delivery – on water, jobs and budgets – not applause…
The week ahead: Budget in the spotlight
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Real Politics: Identity politics threatens DA’s Western Cape grip
PA wins by-elections in George and may flip Saldanha Bay as identity politics threatens to end DA dominance in its Western Cape stronghold…
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