Political analyst Richard Calland says President Jacob Zuma "doesn’t read" and is "in many ways, the embodiment of anti-intellectualism".
If you are confused about where we are now and what lies in store for us, three new books provide ?an old-fashioned app to cut through the crap.
What if we took women’s rights seriously? Richard Calland imagines a dream-team executive that could deal with it
The snail’s-pace progress of the Farlam and Seriti commissions undermines public accountability.
The ANC has delivered an unpalatable 12 months that has left the nation hungry for leadership, writes Richard Calland.
Orderly and ordered – the African National Congress can only wish its elective conference could be like the Chinese version.
While Zuma is content to snack on the surface of the food chain, oblivious to growing scandal, his future second in command could be our saviour.
Unless it wants to live in the Buenos Aires of circa 2000, South Africa’s middle class must shake off its apathy, writes Richard Calland.
A time of national crisis, such as Marikana, tests every bit of a society, from the president all the way "down" to community structures.
The leadership crisis in the ruling African National Congress and gross iniquities of South African society cannot be ignored any longer.
Unless you are trying to bury an unpopular announcement, an intervening news event of terrible magnitude is every spin doctor’s worst nightmare.
With the publication of the Democratic Alliance’s growth and jobs plan, the recalibration of SA politics continues apace, writes Richard Calland.
The fact that Hashim Amla is black adds a special poignancy to his milestone achievement at the Oval, writes Richard Calland.
South Africa needs to be alert to the implosion in Europe and to opportunities in the rest of Africa, writes Richard Calland.
Helen Zille on a mission could sabotage the slowly, slowly approach that has served the Democratic Alliance well, writes Richard Calland.
Predictable reactions to attempts to improve the legal profession reveal members’ self-interest, writes Richard Calland.
The state will betray its commitment to sustainable development if it fails to implement its policy, writes Richard Calland.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has an impossible job, but without him the party chaos would be worse, writes <strong>Richard Calland</strong>.
A court review of the dropping of charges against Jacob Zuma means prolonged uncertainty for him and by extension, South Africa.
Official responsiveness, a sense of energy and innovation has turned things around in the once backwater Indian province of Bilhar.
Zuma all smiles during his State of the Nation address and only shows his true character later.
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/ 3 February 2012
To quote Tony Blair, I have three main priorities — education, education, education …
The Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling on Menzi Simelane was not a direct attack on Zuma, writes <b>Richard Calland</b>.
Durban may not realise quite what is about to hit it. For South Africa it is both an opportunity and a threat, at a somewhat precarious time.
As Europe’s dream of economic union stumbles, South Africa produces its First National Plan.
What have Stefane Hessel and Julius Malema got in common? On the face of it, not a lot.
The question of whether a witness decides to take the brave step of raising a concern depends on society’s attitude to whistle-blowers.
Saturday September 3 is judgment day — not for the presidential nominee for chief justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng, but for the Judicial Service Commission.
There is a connection between a disregard for the law and politicians who acquire wealth corruptly, writes <b>Richard Calland</b>.
President Jacob Zuma presents little material for spin, so what really is Mac Maharaj’s task?
Is Thuli Madonsela the new Willem Heath? A curious question, you might well think.
The legal challenge to the extension of Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo’s term of office is as unnecessary as it is unfair.