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Pieter du Toit | Nothing focuses the mind quite like being on the verge of losing your majority Mpumelelo Mkhabela is a former parliamentary and political correspondent for the Sunday Times and editor of the Sowetan. He works as an analyst in the... Mpumelelo Mkhabela | BHP’s bid for Anglo: A test of South Africa’s corporate clout Mbhazima Shilowa is a former Premier of the Gauteng Province, trade unionist and Cope leader. Mbhazima Shilowa | Youth voters: The untapped power in elections Adriaan Basson is the editor-in-chief of News24, an award-winning journalist and author of Zuma Exposed, Enemy of the People, and Blessed by Bosasa. Adriaan Basson | President Velenkosi Hlabisa? It’s not as far-fetched as you may think Qaanitah Hunter is News24’s political editor and the author of Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the Future of South Africa. Qaanitah Hunter | The Rise of the MK Party: Born from Zuma’s vengeance, destined for chaos Karyn Maughan is a specialist legal journalist and author of Lolly Jackson: When Fantasy Becomes Reality. Karyn Maughan | High stakes in the NPA’s case against Mapisa-Nqakula: Why failure is not an option John Matisonn is the author of ’Cyril’s choices: Lessons from 25 years of freedom in South Africa. John Matisonn | Will Gaza be Israel’s Sharpeville? Opinion and Analysis IN-DEPTH | DA ad perpetuates swart gevaar narrative and is an unwise election strategy 10 May Natasha Marrian | DA’s 2024 election campaign: Sailing or sinking? 10 May Daniel Silke | DA’s electoral puzzle: Why has it made no gains amid state failures? 10 May South Africa Do you have any complaints or feedback about News24’s content? 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