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Helen Zille’s campaign: will the Detroit effect take hold?

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The launch of Helen Zille’s campaign for Mayor of Johannesburg ranks as one of the most inspired moves in South African politics, at least in

World War II is being wiped from our historical memory

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South Africa played a considerable role in World War II, but this is being wiped from our historical memory. This year is the 80th anniversary of

The perfect storm destroying business confidence

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The South African economy is going through a torrid time and business confidence is sliding away. An increasing number of multinational companies are either closing

Taking on the sacrosanct: the national re-think and speaking out

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Our prolonged national decay is forcing many who are deeply worried about the future to speak out. It is difficult to judge the scale of

“Reform Tracker” misses the point

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Last week a business group, which brings together the bosses of the country’s largest private corporations, came up with a “Reform Tracker” to keep an

The National Dialogue: best to keep a close watch, even from the sidelines

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The National Dialogue is off to a shaky start, but President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC are intent on going ahead with what is so

Trump’s tariffs: sacrificing jobs to keep BEE in place?

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The ANC has been desperately seeking ways to soften the blow of the 30 percent tariff President Donald Trump imposed on most of our exports

Johannesburg central to how SA will reset

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Listen to the talk shows on the radio, the policy wonks and people on the street. There is a growing sense of collapse and crisis.

National security threats, own goals, and a perfect storm?

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Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office released the government’s National Security Strategy, or rather a cut down version of the full document on the subject

The ANC and the Mkhwanazi allegations

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced one of his most severe tests of his leadership and resolve over the allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi,