Patrick Bond

Patrick Bond teaches political economy at the Wits School of Governance. He is the co-editor of Brics: An Anti-Capitalist Critique (Jacana Media, 2015).

Collars and ties mask the real white monopoly capitalism

Article Patrick Bond - 6 Oct 2017

Only mass civil action will hound this rogues’ gallery of corporate crooks out of town

Opposed to ‘Zuptas’ and ‘WMC’? Learn from SA’s history of anti-corporate resistance

Article Patrick Bond - 4 Oct 2017

Protest against corporate injustice remains one of South Africa’s greatest strengths.

Brics is not all it’s cracked up to be

Article Patrick Bond & Staff Reporter - 18 Aug 2017

Zuma and his cohorts appear to have little understanding of the true nature of the troubled grouping.

Falling BRICS endanger their citizens’ health, starting with Jacob Zuma

Article Patrick Bond - 10 Aug 2017

“I was poisoned and almost died just because South Africa joined Brics under my leadership,” Zuma told supporters in his native KwaZulu-Natal.

WEF ditched democratic, inclusive pretences by facilitating new G20 privatisation

Analysis Patrick Bond - 8 May 2017

WEF-Africa's tactic of providing invited spaces for oppressed people, versus disregard for those considered unworthy of being inside, is well-known.

Brics joins the reigning world order

Article Patrick Bond - 31 Mar 2017

Its pronouncements are meaningless, given the member nations’ proclivity to feed off one another.

Zuma’s speech was full of ‘alternative facts’ rather than a reflection of reality

Analysis Patrick Bond - 14 Feb 2017

Jacob Zuma promised radical economic transformation in his 2017 Sona. A lot of what he said in support of this promise is alternative facts.

Trump can be tripped by sanctions

Article Patrick Bond - 20 Jan 2017

The president-elect’s policies will rebound on the whole world but there is a way to hit back.

The odds are stacked against the Brics

Article Patrick Bond - 5 Jan 2017

New alliances with Washington and internal leadership problems are some of the problems that could rock the bloc

Delinking offers SA some respite

Article Patrick Bond - 11 Nov 2016

Tighter capital controls could be the answer to the world’s most volatile currency.

Trump’s isolationism: Threats and opportunities for Africa

Article Patrick Bond - 10 Nov 2016

Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US stunned many across the globe.

Gordhan’s politics of divide-and-rule

Article Patrick Bond - 28 Oct 2016

It’s easy to see where the minister could raise money if he really wanted to ameliorate poverty.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest