More than 15,000 miners will start working for the first time in five months at the Driefontein – Kloof and Beatrix mines after a dispute between the trade union Amcu and the Sibanye group. The new agreement shows that workers will earn more than R700 a month than before, but in the meantime five months’..
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SA’s trade unions are the biggest single reason why land is on the verge of ruin and can at any time reach junk status
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With or without Ramaphosa as president, SA will by no means change or improve after election
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In an exclusive interview with Die Vryburger, a political expert from Pretoria said South Africa would by no means change or improve after the election. He says if the ANC government decides to get rid of their current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, after the elections, it will not bring about any change. Even if another political..
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Gordhan: Eskom will survive – Yes, with taxpayers’ money to save the state entity of bankruptcy
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In the midst of multiple problems at Eskom as a power supplier, the entity will stand firm, Minister Pravin Gordhan South Africa assures. This comes after an outspoken economist said the power provider was on the verge of overall collapse due to its financial condition. Experts say the minister’s insurance is a logical consequence if..
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Ramaphosa considering to pardon king Dalindyebo who was convicted for kidnapping, assault, arson and culpable homicide – But no pardon given to Janus Walusz, the co-accused in the murder of Chris Hani
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Justice minister Michael Masutha has recommended pardoning the abaThembu king. AbaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo may be released early from prison following reports that the presidency received a recommendation from Justice minister Michael Masutha to pardon the king. The abaThembu king, who started serving his sentence in December 2015, is currently serving time for assault, arson,..
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South Africans left angry at poor public services, 25 years into democracy – ANC government has failed the people of SA
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Inside the conical brick tower looming over Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, Busi Hlatshwayo thoughtfully studies ten giant bronze slabs announcing the core principles of South Africa’s Freedom Charter. She pauses at one that declares, “The people shall share in the country’s wealth!” and remarks wryly, “Where is that wealth?” Hlatshwayo then slowly recites..
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It’s no secret that high-ranking politicians get a fair few salary perks, and life is good for Ramaphosa, Maimane and Malema: Here’s what you need to know.
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You’ve got 16 days before election day comes round. It’s both a chance to make your voice heard in the most critical elections since 1994, and to have a day off if you’re bosses are kind enough. Cyril Ramaphosa, Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema – who lead the ANC, DA and EFF respectively – may..
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Eskom on the verge of financial ruin and cannot cover its interest payments
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Ted Blom, an energy expert, said in an interview that Eskom is on the verge of financial ruin. The remark from Blom follows after the promised loan from China to Eskom did not materialize. Currently, Eskom is selling too little electricity to cover its operational costs and interest payments. Pravin Gordhan believes Eskom will take..
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Julius Malema said that if his party became the ruling party after the elections, he would do away with borders in SA – This is a recipe for disaster!
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said on Thursday that if his party became the ruling party after the elections, he would do away with borders. The EFF leader told Eusebius McKaiser if countries don’t pay their bills for their people’s services here, there would be consequences. He said this on the Eusebius McKaiser..
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More than R58m in pension fund contributions collected from municipal workers at municipality over the past six years not paid over to workers’ pension fund
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The Free State’s, Kopanong municipality has reportedly not paid contributions since March 2013.This emerged from an investigation by the Pension Funds Adjudicator following complaints by three of the municipal workers. An employer is obliged to pay over the contributions it collects from an employee’s salary as well the employer contributions (that form part of the..
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Hypocrisy inception…..MultiChoice can sponsor ANC, but not a prestigious awards event like the Ghoemas since they do not want to be associated with Steve Hofmeyr
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When you walk through the exhibition hall on the way to the Progressive Business Forum at the African National Congress (ANC’s) national conference, you can’t miss the double-storey MultiChoice stand with its colourful multimedia displays. Despite being implicated in the Gupta Leaks, the video entertainment and internet company isn’t keeping a low profile about its..
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Eskom’s “state-guaranteed debt” currently amounts to R291bn to national power provider once again receives R17.6bn lifeline
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In spite of repeated assurances that Eskom would not receive further financial assistance from the state, R17.6 billion was donated to the so-called national power provider last Friday. The loan from China Development Bank could not pay out the R7bn of the loan as promised. It appears that the financial crisis is greater than anticipated,..
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Minister sued for R500,000 for unpaid power and water bill
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Lindiwe Sisulu is allegedly sued by the City Council of Johannesburg for unpaid water and power bill worth R500,000. The account is believed to be a home in Bellevue and the outstanding account was canceled by an ANC official in 2015 so that Sisulu could obtain a tax clearance document to sell the house. A..
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South Africa’s Economic and Social Decline As Bad as A Country At War, But it’s Not At War, is it?
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New research from think tank Eunomix Business & Economics found that South Africa endured one of the worst declines over the past 12 years for a country not at war. The country’s performance on a range of social, economic, and governance measures deteriorated more than any other nation not involved in an international or civil..
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Mayhem and havoc broke out at Steynsrus as illegal protesters destroyed infrastructure and looted town
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Following havoc and mayhem that took place, recently at Steynsrus and Kroonstad where critical infrastructure and resources were destroyed, the Provincial Commissioner of the police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma spat fire, condemning the perpetrators, masquerading as concerned and affected citizens whereas some have criminal intent of cashing on the misery of citizens. The..
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Bankrupt SA’s bankrupt governors – taxpayers’ contribution to the treasury is recklessly ransacked
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While everyone is encouraged by the ANC regime to help build the economy, so-called governors are making the taxpayers’ contribution to the Treasury wastefully wasted. If R750m from the empty treasury is dumped to renovate the homes of ANC ministers and deputy ministers and even pay thousands of Rands for dog kennels, it’s no wonder..
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