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WILLIAM GUMEDE | The lesson for South Africa is to pursue ‘Positive Peace’
South Africa should look at Iceland, recently voted the most peaceful country in the world, if it wants to secure peacefulness, strengthen resilience and thrive, writes William Gumede.
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Africa must seek alternatives to counter Trump's tariffs, or face economic ruin
William Gumede looks at how Africa can respond to Trump's punitive tariffs, including actively looking for alternative trading partners
WILLIAM GUMEDE | China is not a substitute for trade with the US — here are the key differences
South Africa’s trade with China as it stands is immensely damaging to our economic interests, writes William Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Expansion, Trump tariffs, climate differences hamper solidarity in Brics
Forum's members have vastly different political and economic systems — and their foreign-policy priorities go in all directions, writes William Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | It’s not just the earths that are rare — it’s also the opportunity dangled before SA
While everyone is diversifying away from China and its leveraging tactics, South Africa is presented with a chance to exploit its advantages, writes William Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Amid wrecking balls like Trump, ANC, here’s how organisations can still thrive
Organisational resilience starts with curious, imaginative and emotionally intelligent leaders, writes William Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Ramaphosa must govern based on 'South Africa Inc' model
A 'GNU+' needs new policies that are pragmatic, evidence-based and collaborative, writes William Gumede.
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Reclaim the Cape Flats from parasitic gangs — here’s how to do it
When gangsters fund political parties and have replaced unscrupulous religious and political leaders as ‘moral’ guides, the fightback must be systematic, writes Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Nothing is sacred when towns, inner cities are desecrated
Superficial turnaround strategies do not deal with the real causes of urban collapse, but come too late for most business and home owners, says Gumede
WILLIAM GUMEDE | Trump’s tariff terror: what’s the endgame?
It appears to be the US president’s way of restoring what has been described as America’s waning global power






















