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
Much ado: Can Maimane, Zibi and De Lille’s party make a difference? Can three centrist parties with a combined 1% reshape South Africa’s political landscape?… by Shirley de Villiers October 10, 2025 Opinion·Politics
The week ahead: RAF inquiry hits the road 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 6, 2025 News
Birth pains of the GNU: Fears of Ramaphosa’s resignation In this excerpt from her new book, Mandy Wiener chronicles the days after the ANC’s shock performance in the 2024 national election… by Mandy Wiener September 29, 2025 Politics
The week ahead: Gayton’s Kunene countdown 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 29, 2025 News
In it to win it: Is Zille Joburg’s last chance? The DA is going all-in to beat the ANC in next year’s local government elections. For many, party veteran Helen Zille is the city’s… by Giulietta Talevi September 22, 2025 News·Politics 1
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
The week ahead: Ramaphosa aims for a reset 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 22, 2025 News
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
1 PODCAST: Iran and the strategy of denial March 2, 2026 Robyn Curnow steps back, and explains why President Donald Trump’s…
2 The smell of napalm in the morning March 2, 2026 Can’t you just picture Donald Trump yesterday, scowling into the…
3 The stunning rebound of South Africa’s PGM producers March 2, 2026 Northam is the second PGM miner to post a colossal…
4 South African foreign policy: Vrot with contradiction March 2, 2026 South Africa’s stance on Iran is as predictable as it…