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MTBPS Should Confirm Fiscal Progress, But Infrastructure Delivery Remains The Weak Link
Despite weak economic growth, Treasury has maintained fiscal discipline and is on…
Operation Vulindlela’s Wins Are Real, But Implementation Momentum Is Slowing
An outside perspective from South Korea – which chose Johannesburg for its…
The US Is Attacking The Public’s Right To Know
Today, 2 November 2025, the International Day to end impunity for crimes…
Gender Equality In South Africa: A Decade Of Gains, Gaps, And The Road Ahead
Ten years of progress measured in data — and the challenges that…
How Europe’s AI Tortoise Might Overtake The US Hare
Giles Merritt reports on the growing risk of an investment meltdown of…
SA Removed From Grey List: What Our FATF Exit Teaches Us About Effective Reform
We exited the FATF grey list in just 32 months by addressing…
Mandla Mandela Lauds Global Sumud Flotilla Movement, Justifies Palestinian Struggle
The grandson of Nelson Mandela, also known by his royal title as…
Structural Reforms Lay The Foundation, But Investment Confidence Is The Missing Link
Massive infrastructure investments – R400bn in electricity, tens of billions in rail…
It’s Time To Tackle The Housing Crisis That Is Fuelling Populism
Giles Merritt suggests innovative ways to address housing shortages that are a…