SLR Diary: From weirdos to winners, the Political Awards 2018
Politics is a savage art. 2018 has convincingly rubbished the theory that Europe and America hemisphere practise a more sophisticated form of the science.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Why the ANC is holding back Ramaphosa, SA from progress
Unfortunately for Ramaphosa, all the principal barriers to his success resides within the African National Congress itself.
Brian Dames steps down from Eskom task team
Brian Dames has raised concerns regarding a perceived conflict of interest relating to the scope of work and terms of reference of the Eskom Sustainability Task Team.
Best of 2018: Ramaphosa goes off-piste in Davos – no script, no bluster, just straight talk
Cyril Ramaphosa captured the hearts and minds of the jam-packed gathering, inspiring 130 or so guests with a 35 minute off-script talk outlining his plan to return confidence – and investors – to SA.
Ramaphosa’s Eskom rescue mission akin to SA’s Dunkirk
Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an Eskom Sustainability Task Team to advise government on actions to resolve Eskom’s operational, structural and financial challenges.
Best of 2018: Zuma’s final hours: Ex-journo reveals plan for state of emergency, army deployment
Riaan de Villiers writes that sources have told him about a plan by Zuma to play his last card by enforcing a state of emergency and deploying the army outside Parliament.
One year later, how is Ramaphosa doing?
One year ago, South Africa stood at a crossroads. The nation took the high road, and instead of disaster, it is back on the path to recovery.
Paul O’Sullivan: ‘Cyril Ramaphosa and his son are NOT corrupt’
In this interview, O’Sullivan explains why he believes that Andile and Cyril Ramaphosa are not corrupt with regard to alleged kickbacks from Bosasa.
🔒 IRR’s snap poll – Gareth van Onselen on what it means for 2019
In this fascinating interview, Gareth van Onselen explains what the snap poll means for the ANC, DA and EFF — and why a lot could still change in months to come.
The R100bn debt swap: Cyril bats away Eskom’s bailout hopes
Ramaphosa signaled he doesn’t back a proposal from the struggling state-owned power utility for the government to assume a large portion of its debt.