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Joburg — a city losing hope, a mayor without a plan

South Africa

Joburg — a city losing hope, a mayor without a plan

By Stephen Grootes

Moderates vs far left and far right — the future dynamics of SA politics

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Moderates vs far left and far right — the future dynamics of SA politics

By Stephen Grootes

SA’s crumbling coalition and the politics of the past

South Africa

SA’s crumbling coalition and the politics of the past

By Stephen Grootes

Budget 2025 passed: 194 votes for; 182 votes against

South Africa

Budget 2025 passed: 194 votes for; 182 votes against

By Daily Maverick

Coalition ministers poised to butt heads with the tough realities of governance

South Africa

Coalition ministers poised to butt heads with the tough realities of governance

By Stephen Grootes

As ANC celebrates 113 years, Ramaphosa’s address could shape party’s future amid fragmented politics

South Africa

As ANC celebrates 113 years, Ramaphosa’s address could shape party’s future amid fragmented politics

By Stephen Grootes

The last tango in Tshwane: ANC and DA talks have long-term consequences

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The last tango in Tshwane: ANC and DA talks have long-term consequences

By Stephen Grootes

Come the 2026 local government elections, the ANC slide is likely to continue

South Africa

Come the 2026 local government elections, the ANC slide is likely to continue

By Stephen Grootes

Joburg mayor who wanted to leave now wants to stay until Christmas

Politics

Joburg mayor who wanted to leave now wants to stay until Christmas

By Ferial Haffajee

Election Battleground Gauteng - Lesufi plays the populist card to win the premiership game

South Africa

Election Battleground Gauteng - Lesufi plays the populist card to win the premiership game

By Stephen Grootes

What “Sputla” Ramokgopa’s tenure as Tshwane mayor says about how he will handle our power crisis

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What “Sputla” Ramokgopa’s tenure as Tshwane mayor says about how he will handle our power crisis

By Peter Mothiba

Eldorado Park residents form community movement ‘after 30 years of neglect by political parties’

Politics

Eldorado Park residents form community movement ‘after 30 years of neglect by political parties’

By Bheki C. Simelane