Gerhard van der Merwe
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.
Articles by this author
Thousands Flee South Africa as Xenophobic Violence Surges Against African Migrants
Organized campaign against African migrants marks a shift in South Africa's xenophobic violence.
World Bank Tax Plan Could Transform South Africa's Investment Zones, Parliament Says
Parliament calls for holistic approach to investment policy beyond tax breaks alone
Labour's Landslide Left Britain's Government Scrambling for Direction
Political upheaval in Britain and South Africa reveals how voter frustration reshapes established democracies.
African Leaders Chart 50-Year Path to Shared Prosperity and Unity
Institutional reform under new leadership tests commitment to grassroots participation in continental development.
Local Suppliers Seize Opportunity as Chinese Automaker Commits to Community Partnerships
Young entrepreneurs in township communities gain direct access to factory supply chains and skills programs.
Court Orders Cape Town to Confront Decades of Housing Segregation
Court demands Cape Town detail plans to build affordable housing in inner city within three months
South Africa Emerges as Sole G20 Economy with Moody's Positive Outlook
Ratings agency signals confidence in fiscal discipline and reform implementation.
South Africa's Uncertain Path: Four Possible Futures as Leadership Shifts
Analysts map three competing visions for South Africa's political and economic future.
DA Leader Says State Made Subjects of Citizens, Not Keepers of Rights
Democratic Alliance leader outlines vision for restoring state accountability to ordinary citizens.
Overseas South Africans Face New Tax Scrutiny; SARS Demands Detailed Proof of Non-Resident
Revenue service intensifies scrutiny of expatriates claiming non-resident status
South Africa's Soccer Team Writes Unlikely World Cup Story Against All Odds
National pride emerges from Bafana Bafana's competitive World Cup performance despite early exit.
African Entrepreneurs Get New Delhi Meeting to Build Trade Ties With India
Entrepreneurs and small businesses prepare for May 2026 gathering to forge commercial ties.
South Africa's President Faces New Impeachment Push Over Farmgate Scandal
Accountability test looms as Parliament advances inquiry into president's conduct
Artificial Intelligence Investment Floods Kenya's Capital, Reshaping Africa's Tech Landsca
Nairobi emerges as Africa's leading technology hub amid intensifying continental competition.
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.
Racing Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41 After Sudden Illness
NASCAR community mourns the unexpected loss of a two-time champion.