William Gumede

William Gumede is a professor of public management at the University of Witwatersrand, criticizing South Africa's geopolitical posturing.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-03-05

William Gumede noted that the inclusion of emerging powers helped neutralize the absence of Trump at the summit.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-11-23

William Gumede suggests that South Africa needs to 'reset' relations with Israel.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-06-23

Professor William Gumede’s intervention in this debate advocates for black economic empowerment (BEE) to be removed.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-06-03

William Gumede is a prominent commentator who noted the coalition's performance compared to the previous ANC government.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-02

South African analyst William Gumede has pointed out that South Africa remains a 'postcolony', politically independent, but still economically manipulated.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-04-25

Professor William Gumede, an academic at Wits University's school of governance in Johannesburg, told the BBC it was unclear whether the DA would quit the government at this stage.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-04-03

Political analyst William Gumede said it was ironic that the ANC’s refusal to make a shift allowed the DA to position itself as the champion of the poor.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2025-02-21

William Gumede expressed concern that Rubio's absence would distract from the focus of the G20 meeting.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-02-20

William Gumede, professor of public management at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, warned that Rubio's absence will further distract the focus of the meeting.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-02-20