The pyrrhic victories of Cyril Ramaphosa: When triumphs mask the seeds of demise
French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once mused: "If a victory is [...]
When empty taps speak louder than the actions of politicians
The late US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, popularised [...]
Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle: A questionable commitment to ethical governance
In 1908, Winston Churchill was first appointed to the British [...]
BELA and GNU: A storm of worsening dilemmas for the Presidency
Was it the heat in Thabazimbi on Sunday or, perhaps, [...]
Echoes of populism: The Peronists in Argentina, the Zumas in SA, the Trumps in the US
A core task of an ambassador is to put the [...]
Ministerial overreach or govt policy? The conflicted role of Ntshavheni in GNU
According to a survey of historical scholars published by US [...]
Face the Nation Interview – 12 November 2024
https://youtu.be/yr593l7apNI
Will Trump buy what Rasool is selling?
"Retrospective clairvoyance" was the arch phrase of Clive James for [...]
Graceful concession: Small Botswana offers lessons to giant US
A panel beat of Shakespeare to fit modern elections, referencing [...]
Can South Africa be a moral example to the world?
For many years, South Africa was seen as a poster [...]
Suzman wouldn’t have deplatformed Imitiaz Sooliman, but she would have called him out
On Tuesday, Adriaan Basson, editor in chief of News 24, [...]
Panyaza Lesufi, the unpopular populist
Understandably two sections in the contentious Basic Education Laws Amendment [...]
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Mboweni and Gordhan were fierce ANC loyalists, but welcoming of ideological opponents GalleryMboweni and Gordhan were fierce ANC loyalists, but welcoming of ideological opponents
African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Finance Minister, GNU, Pravin Gordhan, South African Politics, Tito Mboweni
Mboweni and Gordhan were fierce ANC loyalists, but welcoming of ideological opponents
On Saturday evening, I attended a private dinner at the [...]
Mashatile’s London show: unity abroad, contradictions at home
Last week in London, I had the opportunity to view [...]
Ubuntu in question: South Africa’s silence on Sudan and Ethiopia’s crises
A search of South African government websites for an expression [...]
The key political question on Simelane and Motsoaledi: ‘do I contradict myself?’
Every day, in the choices we make or don't select, [...]
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eNCA – 29 Days in June. Aired Sunday 25th August at 8pm GalleryeNCA – 29 Days in June. Aired Sunday 25th August at 8pm
African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, EFF, Elections, GNU, Helen Zille, IFP, Jacob Zuma, John Steenhuisen, Julius Malema, MK, South African Politics, Uncategorized
eNCA – 29 Days in June. Aired Sunday 25th August at 8pm
For 29 days in June, South Africa was gripped by [...]
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From Trump’s GOP to South Africa’s EFF: how the populists are not that popular GalleryFrom Trump’s GOP to South Africa’s EFF: how the populists are not that popular
African National Congress (ANC), Corruption, Donald Trump, EFF, Elections, GNU, International Politics, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, MK, South African Politics, World Politics
From Trump’s GOP to South Africa’s EFF: how the populists are not that popular
When Donald J Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president on [...]
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The rights and wrongs of measuring cabinet performance – and some unsolicited advice GalleryThe rights and wrongs of measuring cabinet performance – and some unsolicited advice
African National Congress (ANC), Corruption, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Elections, GNU, Opinion, South African Politics
The rights and wrongs of measuring cabinet performance – and some unsolicited advice
I hope that the new government of national unity (GNU) [...]
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From chaos theory to market reality: How minor shifts lead to major financial storms GalleryFrom chaos theory to market reality: How minor shifts lead to major financial storms
African National Congress (ANC), Corruption, Democratic Alliance, Finance, International Politics, South African Politics, Stock market, Wall Street, World Politics
From chaos theory to market reality: How minor shifts lead to major financial storms
"The butterfly effect" explains how a butterfly flapping its wings [...]
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Venezuela: A cautionary reflection of South Africa’s potential path GalleryVenezuela: A cautionary reflection of South Africa’s potential path
African National Congress (ANC), Ambassador to Argentina, Corruption, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Elections, GNU, International Politics, South African Politics, Vladimir Putin, World Politics
Venezuela: A cautionary reflection of South Africa’s potential path
Consider an alternate history written for the 29 May elections [...]
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SA undertakes critical mission in Washington amid US’ distracted political landscape GallerySA undertakes critical mission in Washington amid US’ distracted political landscape
African National Congress (ANC), American Politics, Biden, Elections, International Politics, Israel, South African Politics, Trump, World Politics
SA undertakes critical mission in Washington amid US’ distracted political landscape
Timing in life and politics is everything. So, spare a thought [...]