- Cyril Ramaphosa gives four reasons why “many more jobs will be lost” in SA July 24, 2019They say honesty is the best policy, and Cyril Ramaphosa was extremely frank on Tuesday: However, the president did suggest how to fix the jobs crisis.
- Lenasia land grab syndicate involves councillors and crooked cops, says DA July 24, 2019The syndicate was uncovered following an anonymous tip-off.
- South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 24 July July 24, 2019The fate of Pravin Gordhan and Busisiwe Mkhwebane hangs in the judicial balance.
- Julius Malema claims Derek Hanekom “wanted to form a breakaway party” from the ANC July 23, 2019It wouldn't be a Julius Malema speech without one outrageous claim - this time, Juju has suggested that the ANC's Derek Hanekom acted as his 'mole'.
Lifestyle South Africa
- Binge these Emmy nominated-shows on Showmax this week July 23, 2019Three of the five most-nominated Emmy shows are available to binge now on Showmax, including Game of Thrones and Chernobyl.
- ABFAB DRAG: An evening of finery to start Artscape Women’s Arts Festival July 23, 2019The AbFab Drag show will grace the Artscape theatre's stage this weekend showcasing some of the finest drag acts in Cape Town.
- Goodleaf: Cape Town gets it’s first CBD dispensary July 23, 2019Goodleaf is the first CBD dispensary in Cape Town and this is why you have to pay them a visit.
- Upcoming Thor movie will have an LGBTQ Superhero July 23, 2019New Thor movie will have a LGBTQ character in a leading role.
‘Workable outcomes’ must be found for e-tolls impasse
The South African government wants to find a binding solution to the impasse around electronic tolling (e-tolls) on Gauteng freeways.
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R4.5 billion ‘leap into future’ for Solidarity
An alternative -and futuristic – education system for South Africa with a budget of R4,5 billion is being implemented by trade union Solidarity.
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SABC ‘safe’ for now
The South Africa Broadcorping Castration (SABC) do not anticipate ‘day zer’ – the day your TV dies – too soon.
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Dutch motion against land grab welcomed
A motion by the parliament of the Netherlands in which the Dutch government is asked to take a stand against the South African government’s intended process of expropriation without compensation has been welcomed by AfriForum.
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Admin & discipline eats into teaching time in SA
South African teachers are being worked to the bone and a lot of the time they are not even in the classroom.
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Denel down a creek despite ‘credit’
South African state-owned aerospace and military technology conglomerate remains way down a creek without a paddle even if it received and anonymous credit provider just be be able to pay salaries.
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Demise of local municipalities SA’s ‘biggest threat’
Governance in local Government has continued to decline to levels never experienced in the history of democratic South Africa.
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DA intensifies legal attack on ‘Dodging Dlamini’
The top brass at the Democratic Alliance (DA) want former Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, to face the music on perjury changes – and they are not going to give up just because the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) are dragging their feet.
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Where in SA do you have the best chance to get murdered?
A recent spike in murders has seen Cape Town climb a global ranking of the world’s most violent cities.
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Screw (white) expertise, implies Ramaphosa as he flies in Italians to ‘save’ Eskom
With 480 skilled and experienced South African professionals who are keen and ready to help Eskom out of the shit, president Cyril Ramaphosa opted to appoint Italian engineers to try and get to grips with the state-owned electricity supplier’s problems.
Read moreUnisa affirmative action plan ‘flawed’
The affirmative action plans of the University of South Africa (Unisa) are irrational for such a specialised area of academic business and should be revised.
Read moreKnow the potential risks of HGH therapy
You may have heard warnings about the risks of HGH therapy for adults. You should know that these concerns are most prevalent for those individuals who use human growth hormones illegally.
Read moreIt’s clear – the ANC is after your pension
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) wants to use the pension money of ordinary citizens to fund bankrupt state-owned enterprises like failed power supplier Eskom and national carrier, the South Africa Aircraze (SAA).
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A mining ‘renaissance’ is still possible in SA
A ‘mining renaissance’ – with considerable benefits to the South African economy – is possible, but would require significant reforms.
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The pros and cons of shipping your personal items overseas
There are several things to consider before you make the decision.
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Malema, EFF to pay AfriFurom another R100,000+
It’s a matter of ‘kak en betaal’ for the political party EFF and its leader Julius Malema. If they don’t pay civil rights union AfriForum R100,000 their assets will be seized.
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The Rise of Online Casinos in South Africa
Although it may have taken a while to kick into gear, akin to many countries throughout the continent, South Africa has begun to enjoy faster and more reliable communications than ever before in recent years.
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New Tourism Minister… Where the hell did she come from?
At times it is much more fun to read the comments sections of some of South Africa’s leading websites. In this case, the comments on TourismUpdate.co.za about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new selection as Tourism Minister in his new cabinet carries a couple of gems.
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Time for ‘new empowerment strategy’ in mining
While the legal status of the 2018 mining charter is being resolved before the courts – a process likely to take some time – the mining industry could take the bull by the horns and embark on a pilot study to explore what the benefits of shifting from BEE to ‘EED’ in mining would be.
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Now DSTV wants court to save their asses
Poor old DSTV. First Netflix arrives in SA to wee on their parade and now ICASA wants to take away some of their exclusive sports coverage. No wonder the BoereMafia who owns the pathetic outfit are calling for government to help save their riches and going to court to save their asses.
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Farm attacks! Emotional support from AfriForum Trauma Unit
If the government can’t – or won’t – do it, somebody needs to step up to the task to support the victims of farm attacks in South Africa.
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Three new marine parks for SA
South Africa will be three new SanParks Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) richer on 1 August this year.
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AfriForum to fight ‘mistake by judge’ in ‘racial murder’ convictions
It seems a judge may have made a mistake that could send two men to prison for life. But AfriForum will have none of this.
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Ultimate communism for SA and ‘kill rate’ exposed in book about ANC strategy
Few South Africans know about the ANC’s visit to communist Vietnam in 1978 to learn the formula for a people’s war, or how that formula was applied to destroy the ANC’s black rivals in the Black Consciousness movement and the IFP. Few know that the tripling of the ‘kill’ rate in the early 1990s was not the work of the ‘third force’, but was instead orchestrated by the ANC with the help of the 13 000 Umkhonto fighters it was able to bring back under the cover of the negotiations process.
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Let people choose where they want to stay, says Airbnb
Airbnb is not afraid of regulation but says the principle of choice should remain.
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SA’s brain drain is getting worse
More people (of all races) are leaving SA – and they ain’t coming back.
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Millions will suffer as nursing shortages grow
The South African Government is failing to provide an environment where the nursing profession can grow and prosper. Millions more will suffer.
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African Athletes Most Remembered for Their Exceptional Performances
Over many years of competitive sports, Africa’s athletes have left an indelible mark in the annals of international sports history.
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