Chávez: What relevance for South Africa?
Richard CallandThe local left may long for its own revolutionary, but, in practice, it doesn’t know what it wants, writes Richard Calland.
Calland: Ramphele is an unlikely party animal
Richard CallandIt seems crazy for Mamphela Ramphele to battle the DA for a tiny percent of the electorate, unless it is part of a bigger plan.
The perfect storm that shut down Idasa
Richard CallandThe news of the closure of Idasa, the Institute for Democracy in Africa, has shocked many as it always seemed so strong, well run and well resourced.
I need your advice on this, Mr Hulley ...
Richard CallandRichard Calland lets us in on an imaginary conversation in the president's office which reveals Zuma's real conflicts of interest.
Let's hope Zuma surprised us
Richard CallandThe president must translate the national development plan for his listeners.
Guptagate: The Cleaner knows how the mess got there
Richard CallandThere's blood on the floor after Guptagate, and the powerful justice minister Jeff Radebe has to mop it up.
ANC: The battle for power is about to begin
Richard CallandIn the wake of its Mangaung conference, the ANC is more erratic and unpredictable than it ever was, writes Richard Calland.
JSC's attitude opens door to conservatism
Richard CallandIt is not so much race that determines appointment to judicial office, it is obedience, writes Richard Calland.
DA's reckless messaging could pay off in the long run
Richard CallandThe premedidated assault on the ANC's legitimacy is a risk calculated with the born-frees in mind, writes Richard Calland.
Lindiwe Sisulu: A plan to catch the lesser spotted filcher
Richard CallandSisulu is wading into troubled waters in her focus on conflicts of interest in the public service
