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A newsletter by a South African economic historian that combines archival research on the Cape Colony with commentary on economics, universities and AI. Each issue tells a story-driven, data-informed essay about South Africa's past and present.
Tim Cohen's personal newsletter offers commentary on economics, central banking, politics and society, blending wry asides with reflection. Recent issues cover the economics Nobel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a tribute to a small-town friend.
Personal reflections from entrepreneur Adii Pienaar on founding a new company after leaving Automattic, building for South African self-sufficiency and AI alignment, and the search for meaning beyond personal ambition. Each issue pairs introspective essays with quotes from thinkers like Maslow and the Blackfoot tradition.
Boardroom is a South African dating app's blog that explains its safety and verification choices and offers relationship advice for working professionals. Its posts pair local statistics and reflective, conversational writing with practical guidance on dating after divorce and trust.
Newsroom ZA is a South African news site offering breaking news, top stories and videos. The excerpts are short wire-style reports on a Freelander 8 plug-in hybrid launch, SAPS police trainee recruitment, and a bomb-threat landing at East London airport.
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