Gerhard van der Merwe

Senior Political Correspondent · Cape Town

At the Cape Town Bulletin Gerhard van der Merwe is senior political correspondent, filing from Cape Town on national and provincial power, Parliament and party politics. He dissects policy shifts, profiles influential figures and translates complex governance matters into clear magazine features, drawing on years of newsroom experience and broad source networks.

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Africa

Artificial Intelligence Investment Floods Kenya's Capital, Reshaping Africa's Tech Landsca

Nairobi emerges as Africa's leading technology hub amid intensifying continental competition.

Politics & Governance

South Africa's Ruling Party Fractures Over Economic Reform, Threatening Coalition Stabilit

Internal divisions over economic policy and governance strain South Africa's coalition arrangement.

Breaking News

Racing Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41 After Sudden Illness

NASCAR community mourns the unexpected loss of a two-time champion.