‘Madikizela ambushed with pseudo survey in premiership race’

Yonela Diko|Published

"Pushing De Lille out to make way for Madikizela was then a way to save both the party and the provincial government. "

Tribute to Sindiso Magaqa: Let's not be architects of our own demise

Yonela Diko|Published

Sindiso Magaqa had become a face of an era, one characterised by a complete rejuvenation of youth and its own excesses.

N Korea powder keg: Resolve differences through dialogue

Yonela Diko|Published

The international space is dominated by immature leaders whose actions, through provocation, can be the ruin of their people and cities.

The re-emergence of the 'coalition of the wounded'

Yonela Diko|Published

Are President Zuma's critics within the ANC not just those people who haven't been rewarded with his protection or lucrative jobs?

More representative ANC leadership needed to attract wider Cape electorate

Yonela Diko|Published

The DA knows that its latest political fortunes are far from guaranteed; they are new and they will not last, especially if the ANC fixes itself nationally.

SA media needs a thorough renewal

Yonela Diko|Published

There will not be a political renewal in this country until there is a deep and thorough renewal of the media.

Ending poverty is our moral obligation: it also makes for good economics

Yonela Diko|Published

The ANC must rededicate itself to more decisive policies to end poverty and deal with unemployment, poverty and inequality.

DA at cross-purposes with itself

Yonela Diko|Published

The weekend’s DA political circus over the suspension of Helen Zille has exposed the fundamental problem with their federal structure.

Maimane’s juvenile approach to diplomacy worsens matters

Yonela Diko|Published

The arrogance of South Africans on Africa: where else would Mmusi Maimane try this nonsense?

Is water crisis deadliest failure of the DA?

Yonela Diko|Published

What might the City have done had they listened? DA-leaning experts are still relentless in misguiding the DA on the water question.

DA aspires to a state within a state

Yonela Diko|Published

The Western Cape is the only province to have adopted a constitution.

Madiba wouldn’t be impressed with dangerous, self-serving sloganeering

Yonela Diko|Published

The ANC, over the last few years, has been plagued by people who, out of ignorance, plug ridiculously simplistic answers to our most complex problems.

Why we don't back Save SA

Yonela Diko|Published

These are the enemies of the rainbow nation, because it is only a rainbow when the bright colours are lighting up their corners.

Extravagant Gigaba must prove he isn't a lackey

Yonela Diko|Published

Investors can draw a straight line between how you lead your personal life and how you will handle the nation”s finances.

Economists' narrative easily swayed

Yonela Diko|Published

In the politics of South Africa and the rand, the experts would rather forgo truth, writes Yonela Diko

Will history vindicate the president?

Yonela Diko|Published

Power and principle: Has Zuma checked reason and rationality at the door?

ANC and freedom of the press – how do we fare?

Yonela Diko|Published

LAST year I attended an ANC press conference in Parliament as part of keeping my provincial hand on the pulse.

Why Zille risked so much for Scheepers

Yonela Diko|Published

After Helen Zille published her “Inside Government: The ‘Unholy Triad’ of Gangs, Cops and Elections in the WC” piece, on November 23, 2015, where she effectively ...

Tackling racism only thing that matters

Yonela Diko|Published

TWO years ago, I attended a discussion on unemployment, hosted by a Western Cape radio station.

Great betrayal that racial stereotypes persist

Yonela Diko|Published

SEVEN days into the new year, I think we have reached our quarter of stupidity this year – no more applications.

Disrespectful how ex-ANC leaders change their tune

Yonela Diko|Published

Frankly, I think we must just de-construct this Zuma hatred that always finds flight with everything Jacob Zuma says. It is a disingenuous knee-jerk response that ...

ANC salutes much-loved cadre Sarah Carneson

Yonela Diko|Published

Hambe Kahle, Comrade Sarah Carneson.

Safety lies in observing codes

Yonela Diko|Published

Townships are very fascinating communal spaces that have been forged through no more than a sheer force of will.

At end of the day, well done to Zille

Yonela Diko|Published

Helen Zille has made mistakes, but she has also committed herself to her country, writes Yonela Diko.