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Ignored letters, no meetings: irresponsible southern suburbs school plan

Bergvliet residents say repeated appeals ignored as large school development moves ahead without consultation.

Thinking clearly about South Africa’s economy

Poland embraced market reforms after communism. South Africa chose state expansion, producing starkly different economic outcomes.

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Ignored letters, no meetings: irresponsible southern suburbs school plan

Bergvliet residents say repeated appeals ignored as large school development moves ahead without consultation.

Winde, Herron and Windvogel broke members’ conduct rules

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Hanover Park residents launch rent boycott

N2 Safety Summit announced as Freedom Front Plus responds to Police Minister on highway security

Waterfront, Cape Union Mart and the Israel–Palestine situation

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Hanover Park residents launch rent boycott

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Gauteng parents warned ahead of “Anti-Racism” week, 14–21 March 2026

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N2 Safety Summit announced as Freedom Front Plus responds to Police Minister on highway security

Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe revival gains momentum

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Winde, Herron and Windvogel broke members’ conduct rules

March 15, 2026

Western Cape conduct committee finds Winde, Herron and Windvogel breached rules; sanctions now await legislature debate.

Thinking clearly about South Africa’s economy

March 13, 2026

Poland embraced market reforms after communism. South Africa chose state expansion, producing starkly different economic outcomes.

Hanover Park residents launch rent boycott

March 13, 2026

Hanover Park residents launch rent boycott, demanding ownership after decades of paying for municipal housing.

Economy

Thinking clearly about South Africa’s economy

by Robert King

Poland embraced market reforms after communism. South Africa chose state expansion, producing starkly different economic outcomes.

N2 Safety Summit announced as Freedom Front Plus responds to Police Minister on highway security

by Emre Uygun

Freedom Front Plus disputes police minister’s opposition to N2 safety wall ahead of 2026 summit.

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Ignored letters, no meetings: irresponsible southern suburbs school plan

Bergvliet residents say repeated appeals ignored as large school development moves ahead without consultation.