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The rise of muscular centrism over voodoo politics

Zille's is the political playbook to watch, swimming goggles and all

Jacob Zuma.

Real Politics: Pay the party, or pay the price

The MK’s levy ultimatum to its leaders exposes how parties skim taxpayer-funded salaries

JUSTICE MALALA: Bring this dark money to light

Dark donations are a threat to South Africa's democracy and electoral transparency

ANC. Picture: Rawpixel/Currency

STUART THEOBALD: The ANC’s new realism meets an old pledge

But will voters believe it?

ROB ROSE: Who dares apply to run SAA?

SAA is searching for a new leader to navigate financial fragility, audit disclaimers and factional battles

ANC, MK Party and EFF in a power struggle. Image supplied

NATASHA MARRIAN: Baloyi bets on MK in Joburg

Bongani Baloyi believes in an MK shake up for Joburg politics

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PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ — The curious case of the ANC’s missing mayors

Rob and Zuks pick apart the ANC’s election manifesto

JUSTICE MALALA: This ‘cat theory’ can save South Africa

South Africa needs cats to catch its mice

ROB ROSE: Industry isn’t in the twilight because of magic, Mr President 

President Cyril Ramaphosa laments South Africa's industrial decline, yet his government's policies are causing it.

MICHAEL AVERY: Mind the microphone, Lesetja

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago should not comment on matters beyond monetary and financial stability.

Dysfunction in Joburg.

NATASHA MARRIAN: What it takes to win Joburg

Joburg’s 2026 election could mark a historic DA breakthrough, but winning the city will depend on turnout, voter fragmentation and coalition arithmetic.

Real Politics: Ramaphosa faces his Waterloo

Ramaphosa enters the November 4 municipal elections at his weakest yet, with MK surging, the alliance fractured and his Phala Phala battle still unresolved

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses parliament during the  2026 SONA 


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NATASHA MARRIAN: Inside the ANC’s MK dilemma

South Africans may not actually want MK in government, but their economic frustrations are making Zuma’s party increasingly difficult to ignore.

Election 2026: The IEC’s toughest test in 30 years

The electoral commission is gearing up for high-risk local government elections amid declining faith in democracy, political volatility and a surge in disinformation

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PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ — The white party winning black votes

The typical FF+ voter might not be the oom you think he is, the Ceuta backstory, and Zuma family fun