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Trump and the shifting paradigm Dissecting the Trump administration is complicated. But it’s clear the US no longer has the power, or money, to maintain its dominance… by Piet Croucamp March 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
A geopolitical wrecking ball The widening rift between America and Europe is SA’s to grasp – both to mend its relationship with the US, and to hold its… by Max du Preez February 21, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Cat-in-the-hat Donald puts Cyril in a corner Donald Trump has left Cyril Ramaphosa – and South Africa – in a quagmire. Can he navigate out of it?… by Shirley de Villiers February 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Rubicon 2.0: South Africa must press the reset button South Africa needs some brutally honest introspection if we are to emerge from the Trump firestorm in a better place… by Max du Preez February 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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