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The enclaves that may keep South Africa afloat

South Africa's growing escape from local government

JUSTICE MALALA: What local politicians can learn from Trump

As coalition talks begin, new leaders must focus on delivery

A poster from the ANC hangs along a road in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Why has Ramaphosa, SA’s most promising president, failed?

The perpetual consensus builder has failed to grasp the nettle of reform

Xi Jinping and Donald  Trump at the Whte House.

The cheesecake election

Trump's gilded priorities are on the menu

Potholes in Evaton, Ext 11 in the Emfuleni local municipality.

The ANC’s sinkhole

The party’s Zanufication continues apace

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PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ — Helen Zille on the warpath

The DA veteran explains why Wednesday is crucial

Are you budgeting for municipal dysfunction?

Think about your finances when you cast your vote

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PODCAST: The future is local

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille.

Real Politics: Johannesburg is now or never for the DA

Why Johannesburg is the DA’s biggest test before Gauteng 2029

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PODCAST: OR Tambo — the ANC fortress that cannot deliver

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: Sedibeng — can the Vaal rise again?

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: Matjhabeng — the gold fields’ long decline

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

South Africa’s recovery runs through Gauteng’s city halls

Restoring stability to Gauteng’s key metros is critical to driving South Africa's broader economic recovery

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The pivot premium and the second election

The real battle for municipal power often begins afterwards, as hung councils give minor parties leverage in coalition talks

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PODCAST: ‘Sharp Sharp’ — SA and USA go poll dancing

What the local government elections mean for the Government of National Unity

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PODCAST: ZF Mgcawu — where water is the economy

South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide

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PODCAST: UncoveringIT! Jozi’s mission impossible: How to fix a ruined city

Can Johannesburg truly be turned around ahead of the crucial local government elections?

Jozi’s mission impossible: How to fix a ruined city

Joburg’s long road back from the brink

JUSTICE MALALA: There is another election that matters

The day before South Africans vote US citizens will vote too

CHRIS ROPER: ‘Poll Dancing’: How to pick the least kak politician

South Africa's political circus gets the comedy treatment