Editor, political analyst
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In ten days, AFRINIC, the continent's internet registry votes in its new board. But one man has been trying to commoditise its resources, and is pushing for a takeover.
Polls that seem too good to be true usually are. The DA polled over 30% in February 2024, before getting 21% at the ballot. The new IRR poll report is similarly optimistic
The VP, friendly with radical factions, is leading the announcements of coalition reform, and the DA is increasingly marginalised. The state of the nation itself is in question
Many are confused about Trump's trade policies, but the full plan has been public for months. It is extremely risky and long-termist - Trump may not even live to see the benefits.
The party has nothing to show for their deal with the ANC, and everyone knows it. With nothing to lose by leaving, and everything to gain, they are slowly committing suicide.
Critics argue new levies are dishonestly calculated, while the South African Property Owners Association question their legality. Meanwhile semigrants are returning to Johannesburg
Despite losing the budget tussle, the DA will not leave. But without drastic fiscal reform, the national economy is headed for collapse, and Ramaphosa has no moderate replacement.
The DA's futile war against the VAT increase, while caving to other ANC plans, has shown poor priorities. After the big GNU gamble, they now have nothing to show for it.
The Constitutional Court's endorsement of genocidal rhetoric means all three branches of the state are hostile. South Africa is now an illegitimate state and should be dismantled
America's new ambassador pick represents a synthesis of paleoconservative and neoconservative factions. He succeeds over alternative pick Joel Pollack, who has close DA ties
As East and West start to eye strategic maritime passages, there is a distinct absence of attention to the Cape. But that cannot last forever.
The Bertha Foundation has initiated a bail fund which will work hand-in-glove with judicial and prison authorities to reduce the amount of time criminals spend in jail
