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State of the Nation Address (SONA)

Ramaphosa’s reply: Achievements, hope, an apology — and the ‘treason of apartheid denialism’

South Africa

Ramaphosa’s reply: Achievements, hope, an apology — and the ‘treason of apartheid denialism’

By Marianne Merten

Only Fools & Horses — ANC’s cheap politicking backfires

South Africa

Only Fools & Horses — ANC’s cheap politicking backfires

By Marianne Merten

Social compact for unity and progress — if Ramaphosa has his way and his ministers can deliver

South Africa

Social compact for unity and progress — if Ramaphosa has his way and his ministers can deliver

By Marianne Merten

Ramaphosa calls for unity and lists major deliverables

Business Maverick

Ramaphosa calls for unity and lists major deliverables

By Marianne Merten

Peddling hope between a rock and a hard place

South Africa

Peddling hope between a rock and a hard place

By Marianne Merten

SONA2019: Ramaphosa uses his reply to answer internal critics over Eskom restructuring

South Africa

SONA2019: Ramaphosa uses his reply to answer internal critics over Eskom restructuring

By Marianne Merten

Eskom is in a deep hole; it will take decades and serious financial wizardry to dig it out

South Africa

Eskom is in a deep hole; it will take decades and serious financial wizardry to dig it out

By Marianne Merten

SONA Then & Now: The 2019 edition tipped to be a working one targeting renewal, inclusive growth

South Africa

SONA Then & Now: The 2019 edition tipped to be a working one targeting renewal, inclusive growth

By Marianne Merten