Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor

Sam Mkokeli is an SA journalist and politics researcher who has worked as political editor of Business Day in the past and now contributes to Business Day, Financial Mail and the Sunday Times.

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Political football in a shotgun marriage

The economy that can’t grow fast enough and the political class is not prepared to take the tough decisions required, writes Sam Mkokeli.

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | VAT debate has masked the Transnet budget crisis

State entity is struggling to service its debt but needs to function well if economy is to take off, writes Sam Mkokeli.

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Trump trade tariffs: Should South Africa wait for the axe to fall?

A worst-case scenario should be the basis for the government’s next steps, writes Sam Mkokeli.

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Finance minister must now wield the axe

Finding the consistent underspenders among state departments could be done by an intern, writes Sam Mkokeli

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | It's the economy and nothing else, stupid!

Can the G20 summit hosted in South Africa this year be considered a success without US participation

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Barking at Trump not the best strategy

Any SA team picked to negotiate a deal with the US president will need humility, writes Sam Mkokeli

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Doddering economy offers Ramaphosa little wiggle room during Sona

The president will need to tread carefully and not rock the boat too much, as harmony in the coalition is important for this administration’s ...

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Tricky road for Absa board chair Sello Moloko in hunt for new CEO

Even global investors want to pay attention to diversity because its failure quickly leads to loss of value — that has been the Absa story lately, ...

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | External risks – and NHI – create uncertainty

South African leaders jet off to Davos this weekend as the world is apprehensive about Donald Trump's inauguration tomorrow.

Sam Mkokeli Columnist and contributor
SAM MKOKELI | Savour the GNU while it flies, a crash landing is highly likely

For marching orders to be effective, three things need to exist: strong leaders, great content and disciplined followers. All of these are in short ...