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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
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utils.ArticleTopic.None 14 Apr 2025

Is Mashatile steering the GNU?

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

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

Polling the wool over your eyes

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

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

Poll Confirms Western Cape Majority Want Referendum on Cape Independence

The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) commissioned Victory Research (VR) to conduct another poll on Cape Independence. These are the results.

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 12 Apr 2025

South Africa risks special sanctions over Cuban doctor programme

South Africa's medical student exchange with Cuba has been running since 1996. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been targeting other such programmes in the Carribbean

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Reuben Coetzer | Why the draft Private Security regulations threaten our safety

The effective absence of the police in South Africa means that private security is the only means of preserving life and property. New regulations risk destroying it

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utils.ArticleTopic.None 10 Apr 2025

SABC cancels Afrikaans

The broadcaster has cut Afrikaans-language news bulletins in favour of English and African languages. The DA expressed outrage, but are currently in charge of the department.

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