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African leaders are more constrained by democratic rules than you think

Article Nic Cheeseman - 18 Apr 2018

The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions

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Ramaphosa to look into explosion of VIP protection costs

Article Alex Mitchley - 26 Mar 2018

An IRR report alleges that the budget allocated to VIP Protection Services exploded from R353-million in 2008/2009 to R1.5-billion in 2018/2019.

Zuma goes down laughing— at us

Article Mark Gevisser - 9 Feb 2018

Confronting his political death, he cares nought about anyone or the tainted legacy he has bequeathed South Africa

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Markets calm over Ramaphosa win— for now

Article Lynley Donnelly - 18 Dec 2017

News that Cyril Ramaphosa had been elected ANC president pleased the markets at first, with the rand dollar exchange rate improving

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ANC men must toss patriarchy and accept that women can lead

Article Mphumzi Mdekazi - 28 Mar 2017

It will take women more than 20 years to lead if ANC men don’t strategically give women an opportunity to lead the ANC in December.

A caring president should make the nation feel safe

Analysis Staff Reporter - 15 May 2015

Antisocial tendencies, such as xenophobia, emerge in a context of neglect - like children who do not feel safe or cared for.

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Zuma: If I were a dictator …

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 25 Mar 2015

President Zuma has elaborated on what he would do differently if parliamentary democracy did not get in his way so much.

Calls for change in format of President’s Cup

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Nov 2011

International captain Greg Norman believes it's time to give the host team the option of deciding the schedule of play in the President's Cup.

Americans build a 4-point lead at President’s Cup

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Nov 2011

The Presidents Cup has seen sudden drops in temperatures and Tiger Woods winning only one point to a final day that holds so little drama.

US funding to train 140 000 African healthcare workers

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2011

A new programme funded through the US government hopes to support research efforts in Africa and increase the number of healthcare workers.

SA, US boost fight against Aids

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Dec 2010

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and SA Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane have signed an agreement to bolster the fight against Aids in SA.

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