The week ahead: ANC takes centre stage Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief December 8, 2025 News
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Now the party is over, who washes the G20 dishes? The G20 event was marked most by US and Chinese absentia. These absences send a message – that South Africa is ignorable, despite the… Ray HartleyGreg Mills November 24, 2025 Analysis·News 4
Why halting SA’s debt binge is a huge win for the GNU For the first time in fifteen years, South Africa’s debt-to-GDP will not rise. This is a major step in re-igniting the country’s growth… by Ashor Sarupen November 24, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion 1
The week ahead: All systems go for the G20 Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 17, 2025 News
Canned hunting or bad vibes: The curious case of George’s axing Two contradictory narratives are vying for primacy in the curious sacking of South Africa’s environment minister… by Rob Rose November 14, 2025 News·Politics 4
Blue lights burn fuel while SAPS runs on fumes The R900,000 fuel bill and how blue light brigades cost South Africa tax payers big money, while SAPS run off tiny resources… by Shirley de Villiers November 10, 2025 News·Politics
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