Category: State of the Nation

Jacob Zuma: the man, the myth, the living embodiment of “Well, that could have gone better.” It took the ANC approximately seven months after the MK Party sprang into existence for the ruling party to finally kick Zuma to the curb. And not just any curb – a curb lovingly crafted from the finest political…

In a jaw-dropping plot twist worthy of a soap opera cliffhanger, the National Assembly has decided to elect impeached judge John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This decision has sparked outrage, with civil society organizations and political parties condemning the move faster than you can say “Nkandla.” The DA, never one to miss…

In a country where corporate boardrooms often resemble a Game of Thrones episode, with less murder but more tax evasion, it turns out that even the titans of industry can’t resist the allure of a good ol’ political bake sale. Yes, folks, South Africa’s wealthiest families have been dishing out millions like they’re Oprah handing…

Ah, Helen Zille, the political equivalent of a recurring rash – always there when you least need her and nearly impossible to ignore. This week, she’s back in the spotlight, reminding us all why she’s the DA’s favorite mouthpiece for saying a lot while accomplishing very little. Zille’s latest grandstanding comes after yet another round…

Benchmark yield at 9.9% on cabinet news – because who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned yield drop? Ah, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). That magical place where the rich get richer and the rest of us are left wondering if we should have invested in that obscure cryptocurrency our cousin mentioned at last year’s braai.…

Welcome to the South African political arena where our very own political gladiators, Cyril Ramaphosa and John Steenhuisen, are duking it out in a battle that makes “Game of Thrones” look like a tea party. Spoiler alert: nobody gets beheaded, but there’s plenty of backstabbing and drama to keep us entertained. In the blue corner,…

Just when you thought the ride was over, President Cyril Ramaphosa pulls a plot twist worthy of a telenovela. Remember the government of national unity (GNU) we were all so excited about? Well, it seems our dear president has decided to play a game of political hopscotch with his promises. Here’s the latest drama: Ramaphosa,…

Our very own President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking a page out of a Hollywood script, merging the political equivalent of oil and water: the ANC and the DA. Yes, folks, it’s the government of national unity (GNU) we’ve all been waiting for—because when has a forced political marriage ever gone wrong, right?Let’s dive into the…