The Lead: Tony Leon on the state of the GNU, the DA, and brown envelopes
https://www.news24.com/multimedia/podcasts/podcast-the-lead-tony-leon-on-the-state-of-the-gnu-the-da-and-brown-envelopes-20250806-1023
Missing ambassadors, mounting tariffs: SA leaders fail the perfect storm test GalleryMissing ambassadors, mounting tariffs: SA leaders fail the perfect storm test
African National Congress (ANC), Cabinet, Corruption, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, EFF, Elections, GNU, Jacob Zuma, John Steenhuisen, Parliament, South African Politics
Missing ambassadors, mounting tariffs: SA leaders fail the perfect storm test
It is a case of every man, woman or party for themselves, and the country buckles in the absence of joined-up government, writes Tony Leon. In Zbig, a new and fascinating biography of the late hardline US National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Edward Luce writes, “figures in senior [government] roles have no time to replenish their stock [...]
Tony Leon on the GNU, Helen Zille, and the joy of dachshunds GalleryTony Leon on the GNU, Helen Zille, and the joy of dachshunds
African National Congress (ANC), Being There, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, EFF, Elections, GNU, Helen Zille, Jacob Zuma, John Steenhuisen, South African Politics
Tony Leon on the GNU, Helen Zille, and the joy of dachshunds
https://www.news24.com/weekender/interview-tony-leon-on-the-gnu-helen-zille-and-the-joy-of-dachshunds-20250523-0441
Intieme blik op ’n besonderse loopbaan
https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/kunste/boeke/intieme-blik-op-n-besonderse-loopbaan-20250525
Words over action: The costly illusion of the ‘National Dialogue’
Tony Leon critiques South Africa’s proposed R700-million “National Dialogue,” labeling it a costly diversion from meaningful action on the country’s deep-rooted economic and governance crises. The latest scene in the long-running tragicomedy of SA politics features a half-baked old hit called “a national dialogue”. Weary and depressed South Africans confront broken cities and violent farms and [...]
One year of GNU: Power-sharing or power struggle?
Tony Leon considers the first anniversary of South Africa’s coalition government, reflecting on the ANC’s political decline, the DA’s limited power in the partnership, and the challenges of restoring voter faith amid mounting dissatisfaction. On 11 June 2024, exactly one year ago, the DA presented its “framework agreement” for a coalition government to govern South Africa [...]
In Gesprek: Tony Leon | 26 Mei 2025 | kykNET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3PA-MT8dCA
A DISHONEST ANC? with Tony Leon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqRvKQGP9Xs
Our labour minister missed the memo that SA is open for business
The recent row over the VAT increase obscured some of the real issues which go to the heart of the economic policies which have added layers to the mountain of unemployment which disfigures our national landscape and have cratered our economy, writes Tony Leon. Any sentient South African who watched the 1988 comedy movie A Fish Called [...]
When historical amnesia meets Trumpian politics: Mashatile’s assault on the GNU GalleryWhen historical amnesia meets Trumpian politics: Mashatile’s assault on the GNU
African National Congress (ANC), American Politics, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Deputy President, Donald Trump, EFF, Elon Musk, GNU, IFP, Mashatile, MK
When historical amnesia meets Trumpian politics: Mashatile’s assault on the GNU
As Colin Eglin's centenary passes unnoticed, Paul Mashatile employs Trumpian tactics to undermine institutions others built. The contrast is stark, writes Tony Leon, from principled constitutional craftsmanship to power-hungry opportunism masquerading as progress. Monday, 14 April 2025, marked the centenary of the birth of Colin Eglin. Both this anniversary and the man himself are mostly [...]