Heystek: What needs to happen for me to change my mind about investing in SA
So what would it take for SA’s arch-bear Magnus Heystek to change sides? Quite a bit – but it’s not impossible.
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South Africa’s political landscape on the brink of transformation: An end of ANC dominance and 2024’s possibilities
Martin van Staden highlights the country’s economic malaise and the government’s adoption of racial quotas in employment and nationalisation of private healthcare. The dominant party status of the African National Congress (ANC) is under threat, as it is projected to lose its parliamentary majority in the upcoming election.
Washington buzzing in hope of SA coalition government
DA Shadow Minister Dr Dion George says SA is already being punished with ‘silent sanctions’ for the pro-Russia stance of the ANC.
Can the ANC and DA forge an unlikely alliance? – Katzenellenbogen on SA’s grand coalition debate
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen explores the possibility and desirability of a grand coalition between South Africa’s two major political parties, the ANC and the DA.
Elon Musk won’t pay bribes to ANC cronies – so SA to miss out on Starlink’s cheap, fast internet broadband from space
Elon Musk’s Starlink, the high-speed, low-cost internet access offering from space, won’t be coming to South Africa.
Nelson Mandela Bay’s opposition coalition: A beacon of stability in SA
Successful coalitions require responsibility, accountability and political maturity – all traits needed for stability in SA.
Inside the motivations and ambitions of why political parties want power – Andrew Kenny
Andrew Kenny delves into the motivations and ambitions of political parties wanting power, political careers and why voters vote as they do.
Beware of ANC proxy parties
Nicholas Wood-Smith warns South African voters to be more discerning with which parties they throw their support behind.
Eskom’s current situation – It wasn’t always like this – Andrew Kenny
The problems at state power company Eskom Holdings are the biggest threat to the South African economy. we now have massive tariff increases.
Ramaphosa’s almost resignation is a missed opportunity
Ramaphosa’s almost resignation could be seen as a missed opportunity for the installation of a respect for the rule of law in our nation.