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Brexit

Brexit rebel MPs compromise with UK goverment over key bill
Article
/ 16 December 2017

Brexit rebel MPs compromise with UK goverment over key bill

​British Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure from MPs to avoid a "cliff-edge" divorce from Europe that would throw the economy into chaos.

By Agence France Presse
EU denies Brexit dinner report where British PM pleaded for help
Article
/ 23 October 2017

EU denies Brexit dinner report where British PM pleaded for help

German newspaper report said Theresa May pleaded with EU Commission chief for help in stalled Brexit negotiations at a dinner in Brussels last week.

By Agence France Presse
After Brexit vote, hate crimes are on the rise
Article
/ 18 October 2017

After Brexit vote, hate crimes are on the rise

Britain’s Home Office reports that after the EU referendum in June 2016, hate crimes against Britons of ethnic or religious minorities rose by 29%.

By Al Jazeera
May warns ‘ball in EU’s court’ as Brexit talks resume
Article
/ 9 October 2017

May warns ‘ball in EU’s court’ as Brexit talks resume

EU negotiator and British counterpart kick off the fifth round of divorce discussions before leaders meet to decide whether to move on to trade talks.

By Agence France Presse
Britain’s Labour Party and the ANC: why the stark contrast of fortunes?
Article
/ 3 October 2017

Britain’s Labour Party and the ANC: why the stark contrast of fortunes?

Britain’s Labour Party is anticipating the making of a new social revolution but the ANC is in disarray with no moral compass or credible leadership

By Roger Southall
British PM gathers ministers ahead of Brexit speech
Article
/ 21 September 2017

British PM gathers ministers ahead of Brexit speech

British Prime Minister Theresa May met with her ministers to address differences among the cabinet ahead of her Brexit speech

By Alice Ritchie
Brexit bill passes first vote in British parliament
Article
/ 12 September 2017

Brexit bill passes first vote in British parliament

After a year of deliberation, Brexit has begun,

By Staff Reporter
As UK goes to polls, May’s gamble on calling a snap election looks increasingly risky
Analysis
/ 8 June 2017

As UK goes to polls, May’s gamble on calling a snap election looks increasingly risky

The prime minister is unlikely to get unequivocal backing for the  ‘hard’ Brexit she’d envisioned.

By Andrew Hammond
May’s poll bombshell a shrewd move
Article
/ 21 April 2017

May’s poll bombshell a shrewd move

The prime minister seeks a clear mandate from voters to pursue her ‘hard Brexit’ agenda

By Andrew Hammond
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn comes out fighting ahead of election
Article
/ 20 April 2017

UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn comes out fighting ahead of election

A new poll put the centre-left party 24 points behind Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives.

By Alice Ritchie
May calls for June election ahead of Brexit talks
Article
/ 18 April 2017

May calls for June election ahead of Brexit talks

Britain started the formal process of leaving the EU last month, but the negotiations are not due to begin for weeks.

By Staff Reporter
Britain to formally launch European Union exit on March 29
Article
/ 20 March 2017

Britain to formally launch European Union exit on March 29

The state will become the first to leave the intergovernmental body after its citizens voted by a 52% majority to leave.

By Staff Reporter
Brexit mooted as catalyst that makes or breaks EU alliance
Analysis
/ 9 March 2017

Brexit mooted as catalyst that makes or breaks EU alliance

On the eve of a two-day summit to trigger Article 50 comes a white paper outlining future scenarios for the bloc, which faces increasing threats.

By Andrew Hammond
UK leader warns of the rise of ‘fringe politics’
Article
/ 12 January 2017

UK leader warns of the rise of ‘fringe politics’

The failure to deliver reforms to voters disillusioned with the British elites will push them towards politicians with bizarre policies.

By Andrew Hammond
A peer’s sobering Brexit insights
Article
/ 25 November 2016

A peer’s sobering Brexit insights

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi says the seismic shifts in voting patterns in the UK and the US point to a yearning to be heard.

By Khadija Patel
Financiers cheer shambassador
Article
/ 25 November 2016

Financiers cheer shambassador

Brexit’s Nigel Farage parties in the Ritz despite not becoming an ambassador any time soon.

By Reuters
#OnlyInSA: We’re not that special
Article
/ 28 October 2016

#OnlyInSA: We’re not that special

"Believing that something could only occur within the borders of the republic is a national delusin"

By Staff Reporter
What do Brexit, Brics and the rise of the Indian Ocean rim economy mean for Africa?
Article
/ 5 September 2016

What do Brexit, Brics and the rise of the Indian Ocean rim economy mean for Africa?

The changing face of international relations reveals a lot of potential for the African continent

By Rebecca Haynes
Post-Brexit, SA has an ideal opportunity to rethink its links with the UK and China
Analysis
/ 26 August 2016

Post-Brexit, SA has an ideal opportunity to rethink its links with the UK and China

South Africa can trade on the current economic and political malaise to re-establish its industrial prowess

By Itumeleng Makgetla and Gcina Ntsaluba
Rise of bigoted, neofascist opportunists in an age of uncertainty and paradox
Analysis
/ 28 July 2016

Rise of bigoted, neofascist opportunists in an age of uncertainty and paradox

Wherever you look in the world, and from whichever angle, the political scene has never looked more peculiar — or precarious.

By Richard Calland
Reserve Bank decides to hold repo rate at 7% and prime lending rate at 10.5%
Article
/ 22 July 2016

Reserve Bank decides to hold repo rate at 7% and prime lending rate at 10.5%

As was widely anticipated, the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee has decided to hold interest rates.

By Staff Reporter
Baptism of fire for DA’s wunderkind as Britain’s centre collapses in Brexit onslaught
Article
/ 13 July 2016

Baptism of fire for DA’s wunderkind as Britain’s centre collapses in Brexit onslaught

Spin doctor Ryan Coetzee, who gave South Africa’s DA a new lease of life, gives his take on Britain’s peculiar politics of narcissism.

By Staff Reporter
Britain rejects petition calling for second EU referendum
Article
/ 9 July 2016

Britain rejects petition calling for second EU referendum

Politicians say the result of a vote on whether to leave the European intergovernmental body should be respected.

By Estelle Shirbon
Brexit and the cattle problem
Article
/ 8 July 2016

Brexit and the cattle problem

When asked about Brexit, the minister manages to bring down the problem to the very core. Or, how to take leaving a place very literally.

By Shaun De Waal
Brexit provocateur Nigel Farage resigns: ‘I want my life back’
Article
/ 4 July 2016

Brexit provocateur Nigel Farage resigns: ‘I want my life back’

The departure of Nigel Farage removes one of the most effective anti-EU campaigners from the debate about how to sever Britain’s ties with the EU.

By Kylie Maclellan
What does Brexit mean for Africa?
Africa
/ 4 July 2016

What does Brexit mean for Africa?

The unforeseen decision to leave the EU may not have detrimental effects on Africa — or could it?

By Staff Reporter
Russian hostility tops landmark post-Brexit Nato summit, followed by EU co-operation
Analysis
/ 4 July 2016

Russian hostility tops landmark post-Brexit Nato summit, followed by EU co-operation

The military alliance will also focus on support to counter the Islamic State and the Taliban, writes Andrew Hammond.

By Andrew Hammond
Brexit: The mother of all babalases
Article
/ 30 June 2016

Brexit: The mother of all babalases

The decision delivers a body blow to the financial services sector and will hurt UK exports.

By Lynley Donnelly
What it means to live in a dumbocracy – and why I prefer a pretentious elitist to a dangerous populist
Article
/ 30 June 2016

What it means to live in a dumbocracy – and why I prefer a pretentious elitist to a dangerous populist

For a democracy to function properly, all the clever people should drown out all the dumb people with sound arguments, says Hansie Smit.

By Staff Reporter
‘Democratic governments are finding democratically acceptable ways to defuse democracy’
Analysis
/ 29 June 2016

‘Democratic governments are finding democratically acceptable ways to defuse democracy’

Red flags are blowing in the winds of change as we head for the August municipal polls, so beware of complacency, warns Pieter-Dirk Uys.

By Pieter-Dirk Uys
Brexit fallout: David Cameron leaves a rudderless ship to meet EU leaders in Brussels
Article
/ 28 June 2016

Brexit fallout: David Cameron leaves a rudderless ship to meet EU leaders in Brussels

David Cameron’s trip comes amid deep political uncertainty in Britain after he failed to convince Britons to vote to remain in the EU.

By Al Jazeera
Scotland starts drive to remain in EU
Article
/ 25 June 2016

Scotland starts drive to remain in EU

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says country may hold another secession referendum following Britain’s vote to leave the intergovernmental bloc.

By Staff Reporter
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