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North West … where nobody works

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People do not work in North West Province. It’s not just that more than half the working-age population is unemployed − the government doesn’t work

US-South Africa’s relations should fit the bill

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The worsening relations between the US and South Africa does not augur well for either of them. Although the two countries are unequal, they are

Sandton Drive name-change attempts should be scrapped completely

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The City of Joburg’s political management committee (PMC) decided to stop the renaming of the Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled so that members could reach

Trump’s Administration Should Reject Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s Ambassador

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Ebrahim Rasool, a veteran leader within the African National Congress (ANC), has served as South Africa’s ambassador to Washington for two separate terms. His reappointment

SA needs pragmatic diplomacy that benefits its citizens

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Parliament recently approved a Special Appropriation Bill that allocates R95 million to fund the country’s legal battle against Israel at the International Court of Justice

The rise and rise of unemployment in North West

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The recent Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey revealed a shocking statistic: North West now has an expanded unemployment rate of 51%. In simple terms,

The Painful Decline of the EFF

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It’s becoming increasingly apparent that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are facing a harsh decline, marked by internal strife, defections, and a shrinking influence. Once

SA’s case against Israel futile and costly

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South Africa’s ongoing case against Israel at the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) has proven to be an expensive exercise, unlikely to produce any

Consistency in leadership: the legacy of Robert Sobukwe

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As we approach the centenary of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe on December 5, 2024, it’s vital to reflect on his remarkable consistency as a politician and

Renaming of Sandton Drive misguided and counterproductive

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This decision to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive does a great disservice to the people of Johannesburg and South Africa at large. Leila