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What various coalition scenarios could mean for broad-based BEE
As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain
Government-controlled cryptocurrencies could lead to a dystopian future
A government could program its cryptocurrency with whatever features it deems necessary. It would allow states to control what money should be spent on, where it could be spent,…
EFF produces ambitious manifesto, promising land redistribution
The EFF has made bold promises to root out corruption in ailing municipalities and redistribute land to the poor ahead of this year’s local government elections.
The economy is the engine of reconciliation, and B-BBEE is the engine of transformation
The advent of democracy in 1994 merely created the conditions for transformation to begin
Private interests bedevil ANC’s ‘new dawn’
Social justice must be Cyril Ramaphosa’s focus, resisting the corrupting influence of big business
The old ways have not worked for us
Africa needs to find new strategies to achieve ‘economic freedom’ and ‘decolonisation’.
16 Days will be followed by positive action
The prevention of gender-based violence must become the starting point and not an afterthought.
Election craze: Top five politically related products online
From EFF berets to ballot papers from the 1994 elections, here are online store Gumtree.co.za’s top items being bought ahead of the polls.
Khaya Dlanga: Is a post-racial South Africa possible?
Tension between the different races will always be an issue if we don’t address the economic challenges we face in our country, says Khaya Dlanga.
The Mahlabatini Declaration forty years on
The ideals of the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith were integrated into the Constitution, but many are still waiting for their practical fulfillment.
SA must build economic democracy
Sharing the South Africa’s wealth more equally will ameliorate the growing discontent on the mines, writes David Le Page.
Transparency will help Africa help itself
Many say that the vast earnings of many African countries from oil, gas and mining show that the focus on aid to Africa is misguided.
Malema: The ANC should fear a man with nothing to lose
If he launches a party, Julius Malema might not win at the next elections but he still is dangerous for the ANC. Khaya Dlanga explains why.
Julius Malema launches party political platform
Despite legal and financial woes, former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema looks set to re-enter politics.
Reality check on hype is needed
All the gushing about growth largely ignores the continent’s political risks and challenges, says Dianna Games.