To what extent is Pretoria prepared to drop the ICJ case? This is the first question Jonas will need to contend with as he touches down in the US, writes Sam Mkokeli.

We’ve seen this movie before and we know how it ends: with institutions gutted, trust shattered and hope auctioned off for political survival

The GNU is a pay-as-you-go arrangement to manage self-interest in a paralysed state, writes Sam Mkokeli.

President Ramaphosa needs a minister-level authority who will be responsible for the agenda and ensure that ministers and bureaucrats follow through, writes Sam Mkokeli.

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

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

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

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

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

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