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Ramaphosa’s Echo Chamber
Is this supposed to be a serious discussion to establish a way forward for our crumbling society, or a festival of shiny faces and shallow vibes?
19 hrs ago
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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Virtue without victory: The failure of the ANC’s B-BBEE policy
If economic empowerment is to transcend rhetoric and become a genuine vehicle for national renewal, then courage, candour and intellectual honesty must…
Jun 30
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Virtue without victory: The failure of the ANC’s B-BBEE policy
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The District Development Model: A Doomed Bureaucratic Fantasy
The District Development Model is a bureaucratic distraction masquerading as a solution.
Jun 28
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The District Development Model: A Doomed Bureaucratic Fantasy
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Ramaphosa fires DA minister; and Joe Emilio on "Stolen Ground" documentary
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and guest Joe Emilio as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jun 27
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Ramaphosa fires DA minister; and Joe Emilio on "Stolen Ground" documentary
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Privatise Post, Post-Haste
Privatising the SAPO would save the fiscus billions, while also freeing up a much-needed institution to be taken over by people that actually know and…
Jun 27
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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We need RADICAL solutions for local government in SA
Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Zakhele Mthembu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.
Jun 20
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We need RADICAL solutions for local government in SA
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Eskom is Still Broken
To ensure South Africa’s economic future, we need plentiful and consistent electricity. We can’t keep relying on Eskom to achieve this...
Jun 12
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Eskom is Still Broken
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Power without honour: The moral collapse of South Africa’s political class
South Africans must cease believing that those in power will voluntarily reform. They will not. Their interests are opposed to reform, transparency, and…
Jun 10
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Power without honour: The moral collapse of South Africa’s political class
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BEE Is Killing South Africa
There can be no progress in South Africa until we do away with BEE.
Jun 9
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
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BEE Is Killing South Africa
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Gayton defends LAVISH govt spending; EFF fighting fuel levy
Catch up with this week's news with the Rational Standard
Jun 6
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Gayton defends LAVISH govt spending; EFF fighting fuel levy
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Who is right – what is left?
A Political Personality Test for the Soul of a Nation — Rank, Reflect, and Decide Who’s Right and What’s Left.
Jun 5
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Who is right – what is left?
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You Can Be a Dual Citizen - and Still Be South African
Where the law, without forewarning or even knowledge of the citizen, automatically terminates a citizen’s citizenship simply on account of dual…
Jun 2
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You Can Be a Dual Citizen - and Still Be South African
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