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Wishful Thinking By South Africa's Ruling Elite
For too long, grand intentions have been used to excuse failure, distract from collapse, and sell voters a future that never arrives. South Africans…
21 hrs ago
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PIET DU PLESSIS
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Unmasking the United Nations’ Urgent Call for Accountability and Transparency
For the UN to fulfil its mission, accountability and transparency must be more than bureaucratic ideals. Every dollar spent, and every promise made must…
Jul 1
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Dr Peter Wandwasi
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June 2026
Abahambe and the Collapse of the Rainbow Nation
The Abahambe crisis is not just about immigration. It is about what happens when a weak state, economic desperation, and ethnic scapegoating collide.
Jun 30
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RS Guest Author
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The Mirage of Equality
The pursuit of so-called “equality” amounts to self-deception and inevitable stagnation. Every time we think we are moving closer to that goal, it…
Jun 30
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Cities Are Built By People, Not Presidential Dreams
South Africa does not need more presidential dreams. It needs space for ordinary people to act on their own.
Jun 29
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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30 June March and March, What comes after Starmer’s resignation?
Join Martin van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith and Ayanda Zulu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jun 26
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Rational Standard Editor
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The Minimum Institutions South Africa Must Defend
The minimum set of institutions required to avoid collapse, provide alternatives to bad governance.
Jun 26
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Mpiyakhe Dhlamini
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Your Body Is Not A Government Laboratory
Your body is not government property. Adults have the right to make their own health decisions, even when politicians disagree with them.
Jun 25
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RS Guest Author
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The Quiet Secession
South Africans are not waiting for the state to collapse. They are quietly building around it.
Jun 24
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RS Guest Author
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Understanding How Power Works In Practice
One of the underrated privileges of working in the advocacy space is that you come to understand how power actually operates in practice.
Jun 23
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Ayanda S Zulu
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We Need To Get The Basics Right
South Africa does not need another grand vision; it needs food, water, jobs, safety, and electricity.
Jun 22
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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The Cobra Effect Comes for AI
The Cobra Effect: How the American Government’s Shutdown of Fable 5 Undermines Security and Liberty
Jun 20
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RS Guest Author
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