PODCAST: Can the DA be South Africa’s largest party? New leader Geordin Hill-Lewis wants the DA to become the country’s largest party. Is that possible? Really?… Mark BarnesTim Cohen April 15, 2026 Opinion·Pods 4
The DA just got much younger. The ANC should worry The DA’s new leadership is younger, more diverse and openly ambitious. The party could be one to watch as it pivots towards pragmatism… by Vernon Wessels April 13, 2026 Politics
Real Politics: A breakup the ANC can’t afford to waste The SACP-ANC split could free the ANC from decades of ideological compromise – but whether it seizes the moment is another question… by Zukile Majova April 13, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: Hill-Lewis might just be the reset the DA needs The Cape Town mayor is the frontrunner to lead the DA. His governance record is strong – but broadening the party’s base won’t be… by Zukile Majova March 2, 2026 Opinion·Politics
This time it’s different: Ramaphosa deploys army, vows jail for municipal officials The president’s state of the nation address may have been more energetic than usual – but his words need to translate into action… by Rob Rose February 13, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Real Politics: Motsepe’s presidential path starts with a clean slate Will Patrice Motsepe's ANC president bid succeed amid expectations to protect a controversial faction and its figures?… by Zukile Majova February 9, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Dear John … what comes next for the DA? The DA leader has announced he won’t be standing for re-election come April. Former party CEO Jonathan Moakes on what this means… by Shirley de Villiers February 6, 2026 Politics
Memo to President Ramaphosa An open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of his visit to the White House… Greg MillsRay Hartley May 19, 2025 Opinion·Politics
No laughs at Dada Morero’s Joburg circus The state of the city address was the usual mix of empty promises, missing detail and improbable solutions. Only, now with ‘bomb squad’!… by Shirley de Villiers May 13, 2025 Opinion·Politics
The rank hypocrisy of South Africa’s public holidays Public holidays like Human Rights and Freedom Day provide good opportunities for political posturing. But our politicians offer little else… by Tim Cohen May 9, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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