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South Africa’s history shows that anti-immigrant violence is neither an aberration nor the country’s only possible path.
Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.
Protests have become instruments of elite competition. This includes local politicians using professional agitators to contest for control of resources.
The presence of a warship can be the most tangible and visible sign of bilateral and multilateral friendships.
Most countries avoid using the military for domestic roles.
Deploying the military can reduce violent crime (temporarily) but does not address its root causes.
If conditions for private investment in the transmission infrastructure are not put in place, it’s likely that loadshedding will return in 2029.
One thing is certain: there will be ongoing contestation over the path and pace of South Africa’s electricity reforms.
The G20 2025 declaration issued in Johannesburg will be just empty words unless the endorsements are turned into action.
Since around 2000 the South African Police Service has been used to manage internal political dynamics in the ANC.
Mandela was a patrician leader, at times even a draconian leader, who steamrolled dissent when he thought it necessary.
Support for businesses is particularly pressing during times of economic crises so that they can adapt their innovation plans.
Poor governance and incompetence plague South Africa’s public administration, particularly at the local level.
South Africa’s government of national unity forged after the 2024 elections refutes the claim that there are two antagonistic political camps.
Increasing grant payments to extremely poor South Africans would alleviate poverty and help economic growth, a modelling exercise shows.
It’s not clear yet that the Brics alliance is close to being able to achieve unity of purpose.
It is difficult to think of a South African economic policymaker who has left such an enduring legacy.
Mboweni leaves a legacy of a successful transformation from a freedom fighter to a businessman, central banker and politician.
South Africa is arguably best placed to meet the demands on permanent security council members and can play a constructive role in pushing the African agenda.
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