- Mxolisi Nxasana: Why this state capture witness spells trouble for Jacob Zuma June 12, 2019More implications are on the way: A devilish deal between Mxolisi Nxasana and Jacob Zuma is set to resurface at the state capture inquiry on Wednesday.
- Study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians June 12, 2019Looking at the trends over the last few years, there’s been a systematic decrease in youth participation in elections.
- Motshekga appeals to protesters not to disrupt schooling June 12, 2019Fears of major disruptions to the mid-year examination schedule.
- Bathabile Dlamini may have “committed a crime” with her resignation letter June 11, 2019This isn't what she was aiming for: By trying to leave in a blaze of fury, Bathabile Dlamini may have only made things worse for herself on Tuesday.
Lifestyle South Africa
- Cape Town vs Johannesburg vs Durban: Where it’s the most expensive to fall ill June 16, 2019Whether you live in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban, many of us can't escape the clutches of a winter virus. But the cost to medicate yourself varies.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a new photo of baby Archie for Father’s Day June 16, 2019Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared an adorable photo of baby Archie on social media for Father's Day.
- The ‘mother of Father’s Day’ – Learn about the woman who made it happen June 16, 2019Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June. We would not be commemorating Father's Day if it was not for Sonora Smart Dodd.
- Youth Day 2019: Why South Africans commemorate 16 June June 16, 2019Youth Day is dedicated to the children of South Africa. Here is what the youth fought for on 16 June 1976 and why we commemorate the day.
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.
Read moreLet’s celebrate! Another useless MP resigns
Thank goodness we are rid of this piece of “insert any abusive word of choice here”. That’s basically what the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is saying about the resignation of Bathabile Dlamini as a member of Parliament.
Read moreNo-one will fail at school in SA if this minister gets her way
If it is up to the South African Minister of Basic Education, it will soon be impossible to fail a year in school if you are between 6 and 10 years old.
Read moreANC plan for private pensions an ‘act of plunder’
If the South African government intends to seize private pension funds to plug the gaps in government spending, it will be nothing less than an ‘act of plunder’.
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SA’s moderate majority ‘share same hopes, ideals’
The real state of race relations in South Africa reflects the fact that the country is not on the brink of a race war.
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ANC majority ‘in balance’ on May 8
The ANC majority at national level can be in the balance when South Africans go to voting booths next week on May8, says the Institute of Race Relations (IRR).
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Large petrol price hike in May
Consumers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets as both grades of petrol are set to increase by 54 cents a litre this week.
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Worries about brutal killings in Northern Cape
The recent brutal killings in communities in the Northern Cape have been condemned by MEC of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Lebogang Motlhaping.
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How to earn money from free bets
Sports betting dates back to the early 20th century when bookmakers used to have pools as a system of betting.
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What is a document lifecycle?
Find out how you can optimise your business by creating a document lifecycle strategy
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Expensive lesson to police for failing to stop landgrab
In what could be an expensive lesson to incompetent police, a farmer is taking the Minister of Police to court for paying the legal cost and related expenses to get rid of illegal squatters on his land.
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What are the wealth trends in South Africa?
Come along this month to discover how best to invest your wealth.
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Does your driver have the right licence?
Important information for all transport entrepreneurs.
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‘Looting vehicle’ Eskom is officially kaput
The revelation that the Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, tabled a report which details a R17 billion bailout for Eskom due to an emergency cash problem points to a power utility that is no longer viable and sustainable.
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AfriForum takes on Human Rights Commission over Malema ‘hate speech’
Julius Malema might think he is off the hook after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) found him not guilty of racial hate speech, but his legal confrontation with minority rights movement AfriForum is far from over.
Read moreMining could contribute more to SA ‘with less government interference’
The less the SA government meddles into the business of mining, the better it will be for the country.
Read moreNew tax law ‘will push wealthy offshore investors out’
Another brain fart by the South African authorities, this time the tax man, means any repatriated income or capital gains will now be taxed up to 20%. The move sends a clear message to wealthy South Africans: get the hell out of this country.
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NPA applies for extradition of Grace Mugabe after AfriForum pressure
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has applied to have Grace Mugabe extradited to South AfricaAfrica.
Read moreHotels, B&B’s cry foul over Airbnb success
Shame – how the big boys can cry when technology starts disrupting their business and they fail to innovate.
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