Opinion

In today’s opinion pages, could South Africa be in for a new finance minister if Enoch Godongwana has to step aside? The national shutdown on Wednesday was largely a failure because trade unions have failed to engage members on core issues. The JSE is overhauling its regulatory processes to keep more companies listed and to …

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In today’s opinion pages, two Guardian reporters write about the world’s wealthiest person (and everyone’s favourite billionaire) Elon Musk but from two different angles. Kari Paul dives into the whistle-blower account that Twitter was not honest when presenting its information on bots to Musk, which the Tesla founder will leverage to get out of the …

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In today’s opinion pages, Qaanitah Hunter writes about the recent policy change by the ANC, which will see at least two of the party’s top six leaders be women while Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse deserves a pat on the back for stepping in and resolving the school rate hike furore, at least in the interim. …

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In the opinion pages today, Adriaan Basson writes about ANC treasurer-general Paul Mashatile’s chances of becoming the party’s next deputy president while Justice Malala outlines just how much the party has believed in conspiracy theories and other hoaxes over the years. Adriaan Basson | The silent power of Paul Mashatile – News24 (for subscribers) Adriaan …

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In the opinion pages today, Ferial Haffajee writes that President Cyril Ramaphosa cannot keep quiet about the Phala Phala farm robbery for much longer as his reputation takes a knock while Oscar van Heerden looks at the road ahead to the ANC national elective conference. Ramaphosa can’t take ‘the fifth’ on Phala Phala for much …

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In the opinion pages today, Caiphus Kgosana writes about the clamour for Telkom as MTN continues its courting of the telecommunications firm, data-only operator Rain has entered the mix and thrown a spanner in the works and Westen Shilaho writes about the stunning election victory for new Kenyan president William Ruto. CAIPHUS KGOSANA | It’s …

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In the opinion pages today, Carol Paton investigates two new recent polls showing the ANC dipping well below 50% at the 2024 national elections and Times LIVE pens an editorial on the sexual harassment allegations levelled against finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Carol Paton | Shock opinion polls need pinch of salt, but ANC looks set …

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In the opinion pages today, Justice Malala takes a look at the rumours that ANC loyalists are planning to launch a new ANC-splinter party and Rob Rose writes about the exorbitant new municipality rates implemented by the city of Joburg. JUSTICE MALALA | It’s make or break away as ‘ANC loyalists’ get a backbone – …

Opinions Today: A new political party is bad news for the ANC Read More »

In today’s opinion pages, Stephen Grootes looks at the recent events that have begun to dominate Cyril Ramaphosa’s political life and Financial Mail writes that low-cost airline Mango might just take to the skies yet. Ramaphosa appears safe and unlikely to be seriously challenged … for now – Daily Maverick Stephen Grootes theorises that President …

Opinions Today: Ramaphosa is safe for now… Read More »

In today’s opinion pages, Qaanitah Hunter wonders whether DA chairperson Hele Zille is correct in her assessment that black leaders resigning from the party is meaningless. Songezo Zibi writes that he is jealous as a South African of how the US unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest in 50 years. Qaanitah Hunter | Is …

Opinions Today: Could Helen Zille be right about black leaders leaving the DA? Read More »