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ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition

Tensions over Tshwane between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are not expected affect the multi-party pact

By Paddy Harper
We increasingly need the courts to defend justice
Thought Leader
/ 4 October 2023

We increasingly need the courts to defend justice

Online news articles in September were dominated by references to courts – cadre deployment, contempt, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Eskom, corruption, Makhanda high court

By Ian Siebörger
Mmamokolo Kubayi ‘vindicated’ in deputy director general ruling
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

Mmamokolo Kubayi ‘vindicated’ in deputy director general ruling

The deputy director general was found to have acted unlawfully by going against the department and hiring nine staff members without the minister’s say so

By Lizeka Tandwa
Survey finds Zuma still most popular politician in KZN 
Politics
/ 4 October 2023

Survey finds Zuma still most popular politician in KZN 

A Social Research Foundation poll has found the former president is favoured by 80% in the province’s ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Barry Gilder on the loyalty and loneliness of exile
Friday
/ 3 October 2023

Barry Gilder on the loyalty and loneliness of exile

‘At Fire Hour’ is a mix of reality and reimagined reality of art and culture during apartheid

By Ismail Mahomed
Pappas calls out ‘desperate’ ANC and its poor polling results
Politics
/ 2 October 2023

Pappas calls out ‘desperate’ ANC and its poor polling results

The Umngeni mayor said the ANC’s behaviour wasn’t surprising, given recent polls placed them in a weakened spot ahead of the general elections

By Clive Ndou
The fiscus will shade the elections
Thought Leader
/ 29 September 2023

The fiscus will shade the elections

South Africa’s chickens have finally come to roost, leading the finance minister down a path that may well compromise the ANC

By Richard Calland
ANC needs to find its moral character
Thought Leader
/ 28 September 2023

ANC needs to find its moral character

The ruling party’s leaders should follow Kant’s maxim: ‘Act as if you would agree that your actions be made universal law

By Mzwandile Manto
Aziz Pahad, an architect of the anti-apartheid movement, has died
Politics
/ 28 September 2023

Aziz Pahad, an architect of the anti-apartheid movement, has died

The former deputy international affairs minister helped develop South Africa’s foreign policy in the post apartheid era

By Paddy Harper
Andile Lungisa to testify for state in graft case
Politics
/ 26 September 2023

Andile Lungisa to testify for state in graft case

Three former Democratic Alliance councillors were allegedly paid R100 000 each for helping to oust mayor Athol Trollip

By Paddy Harper
Cut spending or risk a financial crisis – BLSA
Business
/ 25 September 2023

Cut spending or risk a financial crisis – BLSA

CEO Busi Mavuso said it appeared that only the national treasury understood the need to curtail government spending 

By Eunice Masson
IFP’s Hlabisa prefers ‘strategic’ KZN post over parliament
Politics
/ 23 September 2023

IFP’s Hlabisa prefers ‘strategic’ KZN post over parliament

The IFP’s president said he is watching out for detractors in the party who are calling for him to leave the province for parliament

By Lizeka Tandwa
Victory in sight for Durban social housing tenants
National
/ 23 September 2023

Victory in sight for Durban social housing tenants

eThekwini council wants the issuing of title deeds completed within two months

By Paddy Harper
ANC resolution may stall Gordhan’s SOE plan
Politics
/ 22 September 2023

ANC resolution may stall Gordhan’s SOE plan

The ruling party’s economic transformation head Mmamokolo Kubayi said the resolution for state entities to be moved to line ministries remained intact

By Lizeka Tandwa and Sarah Smit
It’s the economy, stupid?
Thought Leader
/ 20 September 2023

It’s the economy, stupid?

For all of South Africa’s political bluster, the raw finances of our economy will remain the determining factor of its 2024 elections

By Aaron Ng’ambi
The ANC’s ‘Big A’ blame game
Thought Leader
/ 20 September 2023

The ANC’s ‘Big A’ blame game

The ruling party would have our country relitigate the past ad nauseam. We need solutions not blame

By Mmusi Maimane
ANC accuses treasury of attempting to usurp president’s powers
Politics
/ 19 September 2023

ANC accuses treasury of attempting to usurp president’s powers

The ruling party’s economic transformation committee head, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the treasury’s proposals were ‘unfortunate’, ‘illegal’ and a ‘tick-box exercise’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa: Face up to restructure or face a loss of sovereignty
Editorial
/ 15 September 2023

Ramaphosa: Face up to restructure or face a loss of sovereignty

If the state can’t face up to the need to restructure, market forces will dictate just how far the welfare of the state can spread, ultimately eroding the country’s sovereignty

By Editorial
Cabinet rejects treasury’s proposed cuts
Politics
/ 15 September 2023

Cabinet rejects treasury’s proposed cuts

The proposal suggested the bloated cabinet be cut and departments trim their expenditure

By Lizeka Tandwa and Sarah Smit
Buthelezi: The warlord who tried to conceal the blood on his hands
Politics
/ 15 September 2023

Buthelezi: The warlord who tried to conceal the blood on his hands

Evidence demonstrates that Buthelezi was a key figure in the apartheid regime’s fight against pro-democracy forces

By Richard Lyster and Howard Varney
No more letters from Shenge
Thought Leader
/ 15 September 2023

No more letters from Shenge

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a formidable opponent who gave as good as he got

By Paddy Harper
Solly Msimanga is DA candidate for Gauteng premier
Politics
/ 13 September 2023

Solly Msimanga is DA candidate for Gauteng premier

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen also called for parties to support its motion to dissolve the Johannesburg council

By Lizeka Tandwa
Action SA Western Cape supporters sceptical of coalition with DA, says provincial chair
Politics
/ 12 September 2023

Action SA Western Cape supporters sceptical of coalition with DA, says provincial chair

Michelle Wasserman said her party was not aiming to take away votes from the DA in next year’s provincial elections, but rather from the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
The high cost of austerity
Business
/ 11 September 2023

The high cost of austerity

Another round of spending cuts stand to shake the governing party’s already rickety foundations

By Sarah Smit
Mangosuthu Buthelezi to be buried on Friday
National
/ 11 September 2023

Mangosuthu Buthelezi to be buried on Friday

The ANC in KZN has declared a week of mourning in tribute to Buthelezi

By Paddy Harper
IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died
National
/ 9 September 2023

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died

An accomplished orator, historian and custodian of Zulu tradition and culture, Buthelezi was perhaps one of the most contradictory figures in South African politics

By Paddy Harper
More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review
Politics
/ 9 September 2023

More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review

The governing party asks voters to ignore its failings and focus on its long-term successes

By Paddy Harper
The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?

South Africa’s news headlines suggest the opposition and the ANC are still struggling to get its act together

By Ian Siebörger
Cele: Police secure 100 KZN political killing convictions
Politics
/ 6 September 2023

Cele: Police secure 100 KZN political killing convictions

Investigations have revealed that hitmen are hiring top lawyers to defend themselves and that the biggest threat to political victims is from within their own parties

By Lyse Comins
ANC not looking for coalition partners in next year’s elections, says Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 2 September 2023

ANC not looking for coalition partners in next year’s elections, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC was confident in its strategy to win elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Open a commission of inquiry into Joburg inferno
Editorial
/ 1 September 2023

Open a commission of inquiry into Joburg inferno

At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down

By Editorial
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block 

By Lizeka Tandwa
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