Why the global backlash against political elites resonates in SA
Much hand-wringing followed the recent victory of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s presidential election, with some seizing on its as further evidence
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ANC, EFF, and UDM have lost all moral legitimacy
The African National Congress (ANC), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and United Democratic Movement (UDM), have lost the moral legitimacy they
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Expropriation Without Compensation is the Last Straw
What is the purpose of government? Why do we allow these people to tax us and live opulent lives while
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Be Wary of Being Implored to Vote Your Hopes, Not Your Fears
Written by: Terence Corrigan ‘Vote your hopes, not on your fears’ is a phrase much in vogue of late, in
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Good, Bad and No News: Teaching at UCT
Even the title of the 84-page 2017 UCT Report on Teaching and Learning creates concern. Just what are teaching and
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Port Elizabeth Name-Change Sows the Seeds of Division
There is only one major city in South Africa older than Port Elizabeth and that is Cape Town. The name
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Cape Town’s ‘Water Crisis’ – The View From BS House
“Cape Town – Despite a continuing water crisis, and consumers slapped with hugely increased water bills, the City’s water department
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Ending Rent-Seeking and Promoting Entrepreneurship Not A PR Stunt
Written by: Gabriel Crouse Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Tom Moyane. Very good. But why at that moment? Ramaphosa
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The ANC: A Headline Chronology of Corruption and Incompetence
“Transformation of the state entails, first and foremost, extending the power of the National Liberation Movement over all levers of
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Conscious Caracal: Rational Standard Podcast
In this episode, we talk to YouTuber Conscious Caracal. We discuss the state of a South Africa media, why the
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