After slipping into a recession at the start of September, Mzansi has made an instant recovery. The country’s GDP has risen by 2.2% in three months. Continue reading…
The bar has been lowered for our university applicants. This is what matric learners need from their exams to qualify for their courses. Continue reading…
Video – The ANC (African National Congress) Military Wing for Veteran MKMVA (Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association) spokesman, Carl Niehaus, invited ANC members to testify to the state survey. He said nothing of them came forward with hard facts implied by former President Jacob Zuma. This report does not necessarily reflects the opinion of.. Continue reading…
After a while of uncertainty the South Africa National Assembly has adopted the constitutional review committee’s report recommending a constitutional amendment to expropriate land without compensation. 209 MPs voted in favour of the report, with 91 voting against it and no abstentions. This means that parliament can start a process of amending the constitution, and.. Continue reading…
The gloomy results are not expected to get any better while there is still so much uncertainty on land reform. Confidence in the agricultural sector has fallen to the lowest level in nine years on the back of uncertainty around land reform. Following a decline from 54 to 48 points in the third quarter of.. Continue reading…
The ANC has fired seven mayors in the Western Transvaal, four of which were involved in the VBS Bank investment scandal. Madibeng, Moretele, Mahikeng and Dr Ruth Momphati municipalities mayors were fired with immediate effect. In addition, Kagiso-Molopo, Mamusa and Maquassie-Hills mayors were called back to restore service delivery and confidence in the ANC. Political.. Continue reading…
At least two councillors from the SABC have resigned. The Board has given notice to the presidency that three councillors resigned and all inquiries are referred to the presidency. This follows after alleged retrenchments by the Council and in combat with the newly appointed Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni Abrahams. There was a situation and.. Continue reading…
After spending time in Isis strongholds, a large group of South Africans have been allowed to return back to Mzansi. Should we be concerned? Continue reading…
No need to stick the turkey on the braai, everyone. Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe has confirmed the lights will stay on during Christmas. Continue reading…
After a week in which Julius Malema threatened violence again journalists and Bathabile Dlamini banned eNCA from a government event, Politbureau discusses why the country’s politicians are going up against the media so close to an election. Continue reading…
The Cape’s water crisis has been temporarily dismissed and now it is the Gauteng province that is facing a water and sewer crisis. The problem lies not only in the high consumption of water, (300 liters per day per person), but also in the dumping of raw sewage in rivers that flows to the storage.. Continue reading…
A manhunt has been launched to try and track down those responsible for an alleged hit on the CEO of a Gupta-owned mining company. Jagannath Arora was gunned down while driving in Midrand in northern Johannesburg on Saturday night. Continue reading…
The mayor of Stutterheim, one Pateka Qaba, was suspended by his party after violent protests in the town during which the municipal building and a clinic were destroyed by arson attacks. Why is it allowed that some of the political parties in South-Africa are being allowed the mismanage municipality councils and ruin a perfect town… Continue reading…