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Faltering Trump needs to turn his presidency around

Analysis Andrew Hammond - 28 Mar 2017

Everything the brash US president has done since his election reveals chaos, incompetence and ill-advised decisions that are splitting the country.

Polls reveal that American voters are decidedly unhappy with Donald Trump

Article Reuters - 12 Aug 2016

It seems all is not well in the US Republican party camp

President Trump would be bad news globally but much of what he says is just hot air

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Aug 2016

But Trumpanomics would create uncertainty and risk aversion, which would see emerging markets suffer.

As controversy around their candidate continues, Dump-Trump Republicans mull Clinton

Article Michael Mathes - 5 Aug 2016

The Republican nominee carries on stumbling from one gaffe to another and high-profile party officials are defecting.

Republican hopefuls woo Californians

Article James Nash & Alison Vekshin - 2 May 2016

The Golden State is awash with GOP candidates hoping to bag a trove of prized primary delegates.

Republicans to clash with Obama over Cuba and recent policy shifts

Article Reuters - 4 Jan 2015

Republicans look to challenge President Barack Obama on energy, Cuba and immigration at the upcoming US Congress this week.

The race is on for Iowa straw poll

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Aug 2011

Six Republican presidential hopefuls will compete in the Iowa straw poll -- an unofficial test of campaign strength.

US shutdown feared amid budget squabble

Article Andy Sullivan - 6 Apr 2011

US congressional negotiators are racing to agree on billions of dollars in spending cuts before the federal government is forced to shut down.

Republicans lie in wait for returning Obama

Article Stephen Collinson - 4 Jan 2011

President Barack Obama returns to the US on Tuesday with empowered Republicans manoeuvring to strangle his healthcare law and stall his new momentum.

Obama accused of caving to GOP ‘blackmail’

Africa Chris Mcgreal - 13 Dec 2010

Senior Democrats dismayed as US president accedes to Republican demands.

Republicans capture House, gain in Senate

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Nov 2010

Barack Obama faced a bleak political landscape on Wednesday after voters punished Democrats over high unemployment and a sluggish economic recovery.

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Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

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The Facebook group taking on South Africa’s white right

Simon Allison - 28 Feb 2020

Online battle over the ‘white genocide’ narrative on social media has dangerous real-world consequences

National

Trolley tender causes Acsa eruption

Sabelo Skiti - 28 Feb 2020

Stolen contract exposes rift in the senior ranks at the state airport’s management companies

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Government of Lesotho Ministry of Health: Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

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Kingdom of Lesotho, Ministry of Health Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

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Over R400-m given to businesses since launch of three-minute overdraft

Derek Davey - 27 Feb 2020

The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met

Special Reports

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

New scheme to be launched following the biggest B-BBEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history