We have to find the South African version of the Irish “No jab, No pint” and if that doesn’t work, something more draconian so we can finally get ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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I fear that we might possibly be in an even worse space than before, since now it is no longer only the ANC, but also the opposition parties that are part of the egotistical power games which would mean that they will quickly forget the people who they are meant to serve.
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Coalitions require strong democratic traditions and practices as well as mature leaders, which may be nearly impossible in South Africa’s currently fragile political landscape.
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Regardless of what motivated F. W. de Klerk to end apartheid, nothing can take away from the fact that the former President responded to a moment in history in a way that required tremendous courage.
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Depending on turnout during the next national election in 2024, both the ANC and the DA have reason to be worried…
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At the time of writing this column, we are still a long way off the final results. Yet, without the actual results, there are already many clear trends.
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There are a number of issues Melanie Verwoerd will keep her eye on while voters make their mark next week in South Africa's 12th election.
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Melanie Verwoerd takes umbrage with the ACDP's election posters, which she says appear to be an opportunistic attempt to leverage votes from those who oppose Covid-19 vaccines.
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The Freedom Front+ party seems to be moving away from supporting issues that matter predominantly to white Afrikaans speakers to include issues that impact coloured Afrikaans-speaking voters. If their strategy works, it could lead to an interesting change in our political make-up.
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