On 1 November, vote for performance, not perceptions
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is beset with perception problems, some of them false, and most of them of its own making. Despite this, a local
Editorial: Gareth Cliff and the Burning Platform interview
The IRR believes that this is one of those moments when, with a small apology to this week’s Spectator, ‘you need to be blunt and
Will anyone in Glasgow speak up for the ‘unplugged’ millions?
‘Three billion people in the world today use less electricity than what’s used in my kitchen refrigerator.’ These were the words of Robert Bryce in
Of posters and potholes
Two weeks ago, I had to drive to KwaZulu-Natal. I have fond memories of that route: it runs through Mpumalanga, which is a beautiful corner
The election pantomime
“For you, potholes and sewage in the streets. For me, an enormous salary, a new BMW and lavish improvements to my house.” This is in
Wanting too little, getting less
Politics in South Africa seemed set for a welcome spell of uncertainty in 2008 when ANC dissidents broke away to form a new opposition movement.
South Africa: A federation without federalism
This is the fourth in a series of five articles on the topic of federalism in South Africa, past, present, and future. Each article may
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
On 17 June 2021, the Pretoria News published a report based on a statement made by the Independent Media alleging that Gosiame Sithole gave birth
Global consequences of our local elections
Think global and act local – I’m sure we’ve all heard that. It’s a nice cliché about how we can all do our bit for
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. October 15th 1793 – Queen Marie Antoinette of France is tried and