Fighting the Black Dog

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When we have got through this muddled, chaotic period in the life of our country, where the black dog of depression is running wild, I

EFF’s ‘shutdown’ threats: the law is clear 

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Protests have long been a part of South Africa’s politics. In the past, gatherings and demonstrations played a significant political role in trying to end

Secret ballot for mayors and speakers undermines accountability

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Recently we have been witness to a series of unexpected and chaotic developments in the City of Tshwane. First was the surprising fall of the

EFF are the exact opposite of real Economic Freedom Fighters

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While they may refer to themselves as “Economic Freedom Fighters,” (EFF) the reality is that what the EFF stands for and represents is the exact

Financial crisis redux: we’ve seen this story before

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The run on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which scuppered it, could be the first of many, as regulators and central banks fuel the panic. It’s

Elagabalus slain

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This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 11th March 222 Roman Emperor Elagabalus is murdered alongside his mother, Julia

Federalists! Embrace South Africa’s mighty municipality

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For the first time since the 1990s transition, federalism is back on the lips of many South Africans. In the last year alone, a Western

The Big Business – Government Stand-off

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Big business bosses have come down hard on the government for its lethargy in responding to the multiple crises we face. The message could not

The entire political class and public sector is overpaid

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It is common cause that our cabinet ministers, with their multiple mansions, luxury cars and airline tickets, live in the lap of luxury. The problem

Bigger problems

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‘We’ve got bigger problems.’ These days, that’s likely to be the response from most ordinary people in South Africa if pressed about their views on