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Local government elections taking place in Gauteng, residents vote for their chosen councilers . (Delwyn Verasamy)
OPINION

Decisive action or decline? Why 2026 is a moment of truth for the ANC

As the president prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (Sona), the country does so against the backdrop of the African National Congress’s (ANC) declaration of 2026…

  • Nkosinathi Mtshali
5 min read
South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.
AFCFTA

30% tariff, 0% respect. Why South Africa must push back against US bullying

Donald Trump’s ‘solution’ to South Africa avoiding the tariff hike – move production to the US – is nothing more than economic blackmail

  • Nkosinathi Mtshali
5 min read
A weaker dollar could lower South Africa’s import costs, especially oil, which affects everything from fuel prices to transport tariffs.
3 INFLATION ANCHOR

From groceries to bonds: How a 3% inflation target will affect you

The Reserve Bank’s plan to narrow the inflation target to 3% for stability, lower costs and growth should be positive for households and businesses

  • Nkosinathi Mtshali
5 min read
The United Nations Security Council in session. Photo: Reuters
GAZA

UN credibility crisis: The US veto shields Israel’s destruction of Gaza

The United Nations Security Council needs reform. The US has, since 1946, exercised its veto more than 80 times, many of those to block resolutions critical of Israel

  • Nkosinathi Mtshali
4 min read