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Malema now more power-hungry than populist

Malema has toned down his populist bluster on the campaign trail, because he has the spoils of high office in his sights

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Ramaphosa's wasted years make for few Tintswalos

The era after Jacob Zuma’s removal is one of great underperformance, according to most indicators, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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Zuma more a troublemaker than a credible competitor

Zuma is like the biblical Samson who brought down the pillars and made the temple collapse, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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Politics may be the key factor in SARB succession

Just how political is the job of a senior central banker? We may find out soon, as President Cyril Ramaphosa must appoint a new deputy governor to replace Kuben Naidoo, who resigned recently.

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Just how political is the role of the Bank's deputy governor?

Kuben Naidoo’s replacement will probably come from the ranks of the National Treasury

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The nation's fate will be decided in KZN

How the ANC fares in Zuma’s home province, and in Gauteng, will decide if a coalition is necessary — and who would join it, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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South Africa makes brave foreign stand from rickety home base

Owing to its history of overcoming apartheid, there is no better country than South Africa to stake a claim in the debate about the conflict between Israel and Palestine, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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Cherish the moment, Dan — it's all downhill from here

Being appointed CEO of Eskom is an achievement in itself — and probably the only one Marokane will chalk up in his tenure, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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South Africa is denying its crime catastrophe, says former ID head

Households spend more on security than health, education as crime takes toll.

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Derby didn't make the wheels fall off all by herself

Many have celebrated the fall of Transnet boss Portia Derby, as though executive leadership was the sole cause of the entity's disintegration, writes Sam Mkokeli

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