Politics

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.

Global

Africa’s population is growing rapidly and with a growing economy the continent could be set for lift-off this century.

Columns

Simon Lincoln Reader writes on the strange behaviour of two prominent South African journalists.

Economics & Policy

The Constitutional Court has just told the Competition Commission, unanimously, that its nine-year pursuit of South Africa's biggest banks over alleged rand manipulation was flawed - the effect of which is that some guilty parties may escape even as its case against six international banks may proceed.

Politics

In good news for South Africa’s unity government, President Cyril Ramaphosa has acceded to Cabinet changes requested by Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis — but a major test lies ahead.