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The Dangers Of The War Against Disinformation
The disinformation label will continue to be bandied about, but what must remain clear is that it reflects the bias of those who are fundamentally on…
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Ayanda S Zulu
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South Africa fiddles while Poland thrives
In this episode, we discuss how South Africa’s government has fiddled with name changes and heritage issues while the country approaches failed state…
18 hrs ago
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Rational Standard Editor
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South Africa Should Deal Constructively with Ambassador Bozell
Ambassador Bozell is a man that South Africa can do business with, engage him constructively
Mar 20
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Mpiyakhe Dhlamini
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White Crosses and Straw Men
May 27, 2025
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Leigh-Ann Hallak
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From Pretoria to the UN: How Naledi Pandor Became a Mouthpiece for Terror
Jul 18, 2025
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RS Guest Author
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Corporate Media’s War on Truth
May 6, 2025
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Leigh-Ann Hallak
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South Africa's Flotilla of Shame: Mandela, Bluen, and the Five Who Sail for Hamas
Oct 1, 2025
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RS Guest Author
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Cape Town’s Budget: A Departure From the Rule of Law
May 30, 2025
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Eustace Davie
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(Re)introducing the Rational Standard amidst press decay
Apr 11, 2025
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Martin van Staden
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The Dangers Of The War Against Disinformation
The disinformation label will continue to be bandied about, but what must remain clear is that it reflects the bias of those who are fundamentally on…
2 hrs ago
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Ayanda S Zulu
1
South Africa Should Deal Constructively with Ambassador Bozell
Ambassador Bozell is a man that South Africa can do business with, engage him constructively
Mar 20
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Mpiyakhe Dhlamini
4
Beyond the Rainbow: Rethinking Nation-Building in South Africa
Rainbowism may be noble in intent, but it has failed to take root as South Africa’s unifying civic creed. It is time to rethink nation-building through…
Mar 19
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Ayanda S Zulu
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Can Trump Nationalise US Midterm Voting?
Can the Republicans take over the midterms in 15 places as President Trump proposes?
Mar 18
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Gary Moore
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Democrats Are Better Than GOP on Foreign Policy
I think it makes sense for South Africans to support Democrats going forward, even if we are more aligned with Republicans when it comes to domestic…
Mar 17
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Mpiyakhe Dhlamini
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Frontlines for freedom: Resisting the New Axis
The comfortable capitals of the West like to pretend that history has ended, that trade can tame tyrants. That illussion has been shattered. These are…
Mar 16
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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South Africa's dissident press. Supporting freedom and reason since 2015.
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South Africa fiddles while Poland thrives
In this episode, we discuss how South Africa’s government has fiddled with name changes and heritage issues while the country approaches failed state…
18 hrs ago
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Rational Standard Editor
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South Africa "celebrates" Consumer Rights Day while abandoning consumer freedom
In this episode, we discuss the growing tension between consumer protection and consumer freedom in South Africa as World Consumer Rights Day approaches…
Mar 13
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Rational Standard Editor
South Africa must stop backing losing Iranian regime
In this episode, we discuss why South Africa continues to support Iran’s ruling regime despite growing unrest, economic pressure, and international…
Mar 6
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Rational Standard Editor
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Crime stats: bad. Budget: not too bad
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and guest Leigh-Ann Hallak as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Feb 28
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Rational Standard Editor
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