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Defend Truth

Melanie Verwoerd

Melanie Verwoerd is a former ANC MP and South African ambassador to Ireland.

Email: [email protected]

OPINIONISTA

How on Earth can hairstyles still be an issue at schools?

by: Melanie Verwoerd

OPINIONISTA

New Home Affairs Minister Schreiber off to a promising start — but challenges remain

by: Melanie Verwoerd

OPINIONISTA

It is time for South Africa to ban single-use plastics.

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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We finally have a Cabinet — now let’s get down to business

by: Melanie Verwoerd

OPINIONISTA

Cyril Ramaphosa — The right president at the right time?

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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Better angels prevailed - now SA’s politicians must make the GNU work

by: Melanie Verwoerd

OPINIONISTA

Two contrasting media briefings provide a glimpse of future behaviour of MK party and EFF

by: Melanie Verwoerd

OPINIONISTA

What happens if a government can’t be formed after SA’s May 29 election?

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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Maybe we need better-paid but fewer MPs

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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South Africa needs a new generation of political heroes

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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Can we trust all the SA 2024 election opinion polls?

by: Melanie Verwoerd

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The day SA cricketer Tabraiz Shamsi gave me hope for a better world

by: Melanie Verwoerd