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utils.ArticleTopic.None 17 Apr 2025

Government denies white farmer the right to water his crops

The national Water Department has denied a black farmer the right to share his licensed water with a neighbouring white farmer. Afriforum has vowed to fight this.

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 16 Apr 2025

ANC has one rule for Palestine, another for Taiwan, says Referendum Party

The Referendum Party has taken a critical stance regarding the ANC's double standards in South Africa's foreign policy regarding self-determination

Phil Craig Phil Craig
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 16 Apr 2025

Reuben Coetzer | How civil society is outpacing the state

Civil society has become the part of society that gets things done and fixes real problems, while the political system becomes paralysed and corrosive

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Apr 2025

The campaign to subvert Africa's internet registry

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.

Robert Duigan Robert Duigan
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Apr 2025

Mashatile reorders GNU, neutering partners

Effectively, the new agreement commits partners to loyalty to the ANC, and offers nothing in return except paid positions, with a 50% threshold for sufficient consensus

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Impotent and immobile - why won't the VF+ leave the GNU?

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.

Robert Duigan Robert Duigan
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 14 Apr 2025

The New Global System

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.

Robert Duigan Robert Duigan
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 14 Apr 2025

‍Bricks, Bribes, and Bullying: now the hallmark of South Africa’s construction sector

The construction sector is riddled with bribery, corruption, and intimidation. But SLAPP lawsuits are increasingly used to silence critics and block public participation.

Nicole Barlow Nicole Barlow