Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen is a Johannesburg-based freelance journalist. His articles have appeared on DefenceWeb, Politicsweb, as well as in a number of overseas publications. Katzenellenbogen has also worked on Business Day and as a TV and radio reporter and newsreader. He has a Master's degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
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Helen Zille’s campaign: will the Detroit effect take hold?
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Sep 24, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Sep 17, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Sep 10, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Aug 27, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Aug 20, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Aug 13, 2025
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?
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Aug 6, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Jul 30, 2025
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?
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Jul 23, 2025
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
- By Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
- . Jul 16, 2025
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,