Remember, ‘all politics is local’
South Africa’s leadership – “the lanyard class” – is dangerously [...]
Weep The Prince: Ramaphosa’s failure of Machiavellian leadership
By using Machiavelli to diagnose Ramaphosa and the ANC’s leadership, Tony [...]
Spot the difference: From Botha to Mbalula, same script, different stage GallerySpot the difference: From Botha to Mbalula, same script, different stage
African National Congress (ANC), Botha, Codesa, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Fikile, John Steenhuisen, Mazibuko, Mbalula, Meyer, South African Politics
Spot the difference: From Botha to Mbalula, same script, different stage
In a striking historical irony, the ANC’s defiant rhetoric against [...]
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 [...]
Fiddling as Rome burns: Guinea-Bissau on the trade agenda, as Trump’s tariff bomb ticks GalleryFiddling as Rome burns: Guinea-Bissau on the trade agenda, as Trump’s tariff bomb ticks
African National Congress (ANC), American Politics, Democratic Alliance, Donald Trump, International Politics, South African Politics, tariffs, Technology, Trade, World Politics
Fiddling as Rome burns: Guinea-Bissau on the trade agenda, as Trump’s tariff bomb ticks
It is not easy or comfortable dealing with the mercurial [...]
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
The transformation agenda: Constitutional imperative or selective interpretation? GalleryThe transformation agenda: Constitutional imperative or selective interpretation?
African National Congress (ANC), American Politics, Cyril Ramaphosa, International Politics, South African Politics, Trump, World Politics
The transformation agenda: Constitutional imperative or selective interpretation?
Our constitutional promises and its premises have been flattened into [...]
Words over action: The costly illusion of the ‘National Dialogue’
Tony Leon critiques South Africa’s proposed R700-million “National Dialogue,” labeling it [...]
One year of GNU: Power-sharing or power struggle?
Tony Leon considers the first anniversary of South Africa’s coalition government, [...]
To BEE or not to BEE if there is no economic revolution
Tony Leon reflects on the ANC’s unwavering commitment to black economic [...]
Unintended ‘ambush’: Will it spark action on crime and economic ideology? GalleryUnintended ‘ambush’: Will it spark action on crime and economic ideology?
African National Congress (ANC), American Politics, Being There, Corruption, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Donald Trump, EFF, International Politics, John Steenhuisen, South African Politics, Trump, World Politics
Unintended ‘ambush’: Will it spark action on crime and economic ideology?
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent encounter at the White House revealed [...]
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
Ramaphosa meets Trump: Will it be charm or confrontation in the Oval Office?
Tony Leon explores the unpredictable dynamics and potential outcomes of Wednesday’s [...]
The Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tony Leon about his latest book, ‘Being There: Backstories from the Political Front’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NoFl_pxo-Q&list=PL73Gj_So3oSVSq5C7dggvXLVYWcrue6kh
Douglas Gibson: A life of persistence, loyalty, and adaptability in politics GalleryDouglas Gibson: A life of persistence, loyalty, and adaptability in politics
African National Congress (ANC), Being There, Cyril Ramaphosa, Democratic Alliance, Elections, Gibson, Jacob Zuma, John Steenhuisen, South African Politics
Douglas Gibson: A life of persistence, loyalty, and adaptability in politics
Tony Leon remembers Douglas Gibson, who died last Friday, as one [...]
What I’ve learnt – Tony Leon
Tony Leon on what he’s learnt The former leader of [...]
A tale of neglected roads and broken systems
After Tony Leon takes a road trip from Johannesburg to the eastern [...]
Our labour minister missed the memo that SA is open for business
The recent row over the VAT increase obscured some of [...]