Is Bell Pottinger Back?
Simon Lincoln Reader writes on the strange behaviour of two prominent South African journalists.
5.7.2026 |
Simon Lincoln Reader
Enclaves and Micro-republics: Three Spheres Declare The “Supreme” One
Koos Malan writes on the phenomenon of enclavisation.
5.7.2026 |
Koos Malan
Why Europe and South Africa Should Embrace Freedom – Together
This is the full text of a speech delivered by David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation (FMF), at an event hosted by multiple European chambers of business in Cape Town on 25 June 2026.
5.7.2026 |
David Ansara
Thabo Mbeki on the Strong Ties between South Africa & the United States
This is the full speech given by Former President Thabo Mbeki in Pretoria, marking the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
4.7.2026 |
Thabo Mbeki
Subject to Citizen: a New Vision for South Africa
The following is the text of a speech given this week by DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, which the party said is his first major speech as leader.
4.7.2026 |
Geordin Hill-Lewis
The DA Gets it Right on Guns and Security
It is nice to have something to cheer for and cheer we do for the sensible statements the DA has put out about the private security industry and private gun ownership.
3.7.2026 |
The Editorial Board
ANC on Back Foot: By-Election Analysis
A brilliant analysis of long-term by-election data by veteran analyst Gareth van Onselen shows that ANC support at local government level is sharply down and will likely hit an all-time low point in November. Data for the DA are more complex to read, showing a clear peak in 2016, which the party will hope it will be able to replicate.
2.7.2026 |
Marius Roodt
Stop Grouping People and Grow the Economy and We Will Be Fine
South Africans can be grateful that the 30 June immigrant deadline passed without mass violence – now two lessons must be learned.
1.7.2026 |
The Editorial Board
Tony Leon Spent His Life Serving Democracy
The most scurrilous nonsense has been spouted about Tony Leon over the past 48 hours.
30.6.2026 |
The Editorial Board
Jousting with Ghosts in South African Politics
Benji Shulman writes on how South African politics is being haunted.
30.6.2026 |
Benji Shulman
