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White Nationalism & Supremacy on the March
Globally, fascist and white supremacist ideas, language and political action are on the march, fuelled by Donald Trump’s ecosystem. South Africa is deep…
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On Jim Collins and the Failure of Black Leadership
Like the country, Johannesburg is grasping for salvation.
Sep 29, 2025
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The Return of the Mac (Maharaj)
Lt. Gen. Mkhwanazi's allegations cannot wait for a long police investigation before the public sees what's wrong with the police. A commission of…
Jul 18, 2025
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Judge Mbenenge and His Orgy of Misogyny
EC Judge President Selby Mbenenge's testimony was disturbing for its venomous arrogance and lowering of the leadership bar.
Jul 13, 2025
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The Dangers Lurking Beneath Trump’s Humiliation Ritual
Online disinformation is eroding the foundations of democracy and further authoritarianism.
May 25, 2025
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Budget 3.0 - Cuts and Choices
In his April 24 statement withdrawing the VAT proposal, the finance minister announced a R75bn revenue hole over 3yrs, which necessitates cuts to new…
May 19, 2025
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Budget Cuts Were Always The Issue
Political parties have as little appetite for budget cuts as they have for VAT increases. The fight over the R75bn in cuts will open a new battlefront…
Apr 29, 2025
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Judge Mbenenge and His Orgy of Misogyny
Jul 13, 2025
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On Jim Collins and the Failure of Black Leadership
Sep 29, 2025
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The Dangers Lurking Beneath Trump’s Humiliation Ritual
May 25, 2025
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Hope Is Not A Strategy in New Trump World
Feb 3, 2025
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What Of Spending Priorities?
Budgets are about spending priorities but curiously our current budget discussion has been framed in such a way that these appear not to matter anymore.
Apr 7, 2025
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Enoch and the Chicken: South Africa’s Unsustainable Budget
But Who Will Bell the Cat?
Mar 17, 2025
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Corruption: Prevention & Systemic Change Better Than Waiting Game
Cops and Prosecutors Overwhelmed With Cases - With Little Resources
Mar 3, 2025
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What’s an Extra R250bn Between Friends?
Austerity the Likely Outcome of Budget Impasse
Feb 25, 2025
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How Far to Kick Can Down the Road
Budget impasse is about politicians hoping problems will solve themselves, and manna will fall from heaven.
Feb 21, 2025
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South Africa Still Has A Political Problem
Words matter but action speaks louder
Feb 21, 2025
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Local Government or Bust
We won't change much until we fix municipalities.
Feb 16, 2025
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