Ebrahim Fakir
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Political analysts and the dearth of sound public discourse
Whenever a major political development occurs, audiences are often presented with a familiar cast of commentators. A relatively small group of commentators often appears across…
The IEC was short of money and time ahead of polls
It faced budget cuts, the burden of an amended electoral system and a legal challenge from Jacob Zuma
Many of Zondo’s state capture recommendations are a political problem for Ramaphosa
The president’s compromise on what state capture recommendations can be implemented was expected
Odds stacked against Cyril’s stimulus offer
To make it work, politicians must stop meddling and people with expertise must be brought in
SA’s political parties are a useless bunch
The blind pursuit of power has left citizens to make their own way
‘Shadow cabinet’ will light the way, says DA’s Mazibuko
Defying accusations of pretentiousness, the DA says its shadow cabinet "will help restore Parliament to its rightful place in our democracy".
Malema’s great ideological irony
Economic freedom implies unconstrained markets and less state intervention, not more.
Mbeki botched legacy over Zim, analysts say
South African President Thabo Mbeki’s failure to criticise neighbouring Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe has weakened his international stature, analysts said. Once hailed as a…
Urbanisation to put pressure on cities
Worldwide urban populations are expected to double within 10 to 15 years, presenting threats and opportunities, city planners said at the Planning Africa conference on Monday.…