Resolve Rundown: 10 to 14 November 2025
Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy. Monday – 10 November 2025 On Monday, Rudi Dicks, Head of Project Management in the Presidency, will engage in a public conversation with Ann Bernstein, founder and […]
From Safari to Shutdown: Lessons from Tanzania on the fragility of freedom
I recently had the privilege of travelling to Tanzania on the safari trip of a lifetime. The country exceeded every expectation — breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife and, above all, the warmth and kindness of the Tanzanian people. It is a place that, in many ways, feels more at peace with itself than South Africa. Yet, […]
Resolve Rundown: 3 to 7 November 2025
Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy. Monday – 3 November 2025 The Pan-African Parliament will hold the 6th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature from 1 to 14 November at its headquarters in […]
Nuclear has a narrative problem
Recently, Cabinet approved a revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that charts a transformative path for South Africa’s energy future. The IRP envisions a R2.23 trillion investment in energy infrastructure by 2042 and has been called “the single biggest investment program of the post-apartheid era”. In the plan, nuclear energy will play a significant role, with […]
Resolve Rundown: 27 to 31 October 2025
Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy. Monday – 27 October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa continues his official state visits to Southeast Asia with engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This follows his participation as Guest […]
When the Starting Gun Never Fires: What We Can Learn from the Cape Town Marathon
At 5:05 a.m. on Sunday, I was woken up by the sound of my friend’s voice on an exasperated phone call. “There is no way it is cancelled.” “This cannot be real.” “Maybe they were hacked?” Ten minutes later, we looked out from the balcony of her apartment near the race route to find a […]
Resolve Rundown: 20 to 24 October 2025
Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy. Monday – 20 October 2025 The Democratic Alliance’s leadership, including federal chair Ivan Meyer and head of policy Mat Cuthbert, will address the media on Monday regarding the […]
When Avoidance Becomes the Headline: Lessons from Katie Porter’s electoral meltdown
There are moments in public life when the act of not speaking says far more than any well-crafted line could. Former U.S. congresswoman and California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter’s recent dismissive attitude and refusal to answer an interviewer’s basic questions was one of those moments. What should have been a routine encounter became a case […]
Resolve Rundown: 13 to 17 October 2025
Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy. Monday – 13 October 2025 Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, hosts the final G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Technical and Ministerial […]
When geopolitics enters the boardroom
Geopolitics is no longer the concern of diplomats alone. South African companies have felt the effects of the volatile international climate most recently with the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of September 2025. Decisions about investment, partnerships, and market entry are increasingly influenced by global currents. Corporate leaders […]