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How Malema, the most talented politician of our generation, chose the dark side … Former investigative journalist Pauli van Wyk on the EFF leader and his dodgy dealings, lawlessness, and the problem of impunity… by Rob Rose September 22, 2025 Politics 2
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From Dylan to dead air: The disappearance of the protest anthem Whatever happened to the protest song? We live in an era of dissension, polarisation, geopolitical conflict, climate crisis and more, but no one is… by Tim Cohen September 21, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
Cyril, and the soft art of the empty promise Ramaphosa’s promises on cadres, corruption and service delivery just feel like early electioneering. He’s been promising these things for years… by Shirley de Villiers September 19, 2025 Opinion·Politics
The Wild (North) West Spaghetti western-style shootouts, bogus mayorships, corruption, factionalism and patronage – this is a province defined by governance failure… by Shirley de Villiers September 15, 2025 Opinion·Politics 2
North West: The root of the rot The resource-rich province is plagued by poverty, unemployment, revolving leadership and cratering service delivery. Why is that?… by Shirley de Villiers September 15, 2025 Politics
The week ahead: SARB rates decision in the spotlight Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief September 15, 2025 News
The week ahead: Is South Africa ready 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 September 8, 2025 News
Why Cape Town wants to sell its big money-spinner The city is hoping to unlock nearly R1bn for public services. The GOOD party calls it asset-stripping… Ash MüllerVernon Wessels September 5, 2025 News 11
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