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Chasing the ANC’s ‘renewal’ unicorn Waiting for Godot: the ANC renewal version. Think Ntshavheni’s potentially pending corruption charges, Simelane’s new ministry and Mbaks’s yacht… by Shirley de Villiers January 23, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Ramaphosa’s hard sell at Davos The president said all the right things at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But he can’t escape the fact that SA’s recovery is… by Rob Rose January 22, 2025 Investing & Finance·Opinion
The birthday binary If there are two ways to celebrate a birthday, Jono Hall doesn’t know which deserves the bigger cheers… by Jono Hall January 22, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure
Trump the transactional: A dangerous relief Trump the transactional is in the White House, and all deals are on… by Tim Cohen January 21, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Mbalula’s Marie Antoinette moment Another ANC anniversary, another year of caviar and empty promises.… by Shirley de Villiers January 13, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Kolisi and Bavuma: Shaping the South African psyche What can we learn from Siya Kolisi and Temba Bavuma? Hint: it’s got nothing to do with lineouts or run rates… by Jono Hall January 13, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure
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