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Xolisa Phillip

Xolisa Phillip

Xolisa Phillip has had quite an adventure as a journalist in the roles of subeditor, news editor, columnist and commentator. She pretends to be Olivia Pope during the day, while still maintaining a presence in journalism – a passion project she cannot shake away. Journalism keeps finding Phillip no matter where she is and somewhat manages to hold its own space no matter where she is professionally.

SA’s political stagnation exacerbates cost-of-living crisis

SA’s political stagnation exacerbates cost-of-living crisis

Xolisa Phillip
12 Dec
‘Economic and governance reforms do not progress as planned’ in South Africa, warns S&P

‘Economic and governance reforms do not progress as planned’ in South Africa, warns S&P

Xolisa Phillip
27 Nov
The ‘servants of the people’ are doing SA a grave disservice

The ‘servants of the people’ are doing SA a grave disservice

Xolisa Phillip
07 Nov
Johannesburg’s decline exemplifies SA as the sick man of Africa

Johannesburg’s decline exemplifies SA as the sick man of Africa

Xolisa Phillip
10 Oct
Scramble for political power reveals how SA has lost the art of governance

Scramble for political power reveals how SA has lost the art of governance

Xolisa Phillip
15 Aug
S&P Global Ratings expresses grim view on Transnet’s financial position

S&P Global Ratings expresses grim view on Transnet’s financial position

Xolisa Phillip
26 Jan 2023
Moody’s analysis shows bygone-era economic growth model has SA caught in a middle-income trap

Moody’s analysis shows bygone-era economic growth model has SA caught in a middle-income trap

Xolisa Phillip
06 Dec 2022
SA’s Medium-Term Budget hits a high fiscal note, but will credit ratings agencies hear the overtures?

SA’s Medium-Term Budget hits a high fiscal note, but will credit ratings agencies hear the overtures?

Xolisa Phillip
27 Oct 2022
These are not the best of times for Africa – World Bank economist

These are not the best of times for Africa – World Bank economist

Xolisa Phillip
12 Oct 2022
Rolling blackouts signal disaster for mobile operator networks and puts a damper in innovative forms of work

Rolling blackouts signal disaster for mobile operator networks and puts a damper in innovative forms of work

Xolisa Phillip
28 Sep 2022
Why Sasol has thrown in its lot with African CEOs’ coalition on climate change ahead of COP27

Why Sasol has thrown in its lot with African CEOs’ coalition on climate change ahead of COP27

Xolisa Phillip
15 Sep 2022
SA’s crumbling water and electricity infrastructure bodes ill for the economy, environment

SA’s crumbling water and electricity infrastructure bodes ill for the economy, environment

Xolisa Phillip
29 Aug 2022
Why the taxman considers freelancers high risk

Why the taxman considers freelancers high risk

Xolisa Phillip
10 Aug 2022
Zondo Commission reports go to the heart of political power in democratic South Africa

Zondo Commission reports go to the heart of political power in democratic South Africa

Xolisa Phillip
12 Jul 2022
Underspending on water security sends economic growth ideals down the drain

Underspending on water security sends economic growth ideals down the drain

Xolisa Phillip
23 Jun 2022
Rickety rail put South Africa on a road to nowhere, getting off it will be a long and complicated project

Rickety rail put South Africa on a road to nowhere, getting off it will be a long and complicated project

Xolisa Phillip
07 Jun 2022
Eastern Cape’s Cradock part of government plan to revive small towns

Eastern Cape’s Cradock part of government plan to revive small towns

Xolisa Phillip
25 Apr 2022
The ugly truth about how the ‘War on Leaks’ project became a looting ‘scam’

The ugly truth about how the ‘War on Leaks’ project became a looting ‘scam’

Xolisa Phillip
05 Apr 2022
The curious case of subsistence farmers’ vouchers, agriculture department and Sona

The curious case of subsistence farmers’ vouchers, agriculture department and Sona

Xolisa Phillip
02 Mar 2022
Days of Zondo, Part 2: How Transnet’s ‘highly skilled’ treasury was sidelined to facilitate the logistics company’s capture

Days of Zondo, Part 2: How Transnet’s ‘highly skilled’ treasury was sidelined to facilitate the logistics company’s capture

Xolisa Phillip
07 Feb 2022
Home of hardship: Why the Eastern Cape economy is no place for young talent

Home of hardship: Why the Eastern Cape economy is no place for young talent

Xolisa Phillip
20 Jan 2022

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