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- What does the withering of ANC power spell for Mzansi?
The Conference of the Left, convened by the SACP from May 29 to 31, concluded by adopting a historic final declaration. The final resolution outlined a strategic goal of building working-class power to move “beyond capitalism”, established a new Council of the Left to coordinate action and set an eight-point… Read more » - ANC leaders acting like cartel bosses
Power is a peculiar thing. It promises prestige but often delivers paranoia. The higher politicians rise, the further they seem to drift from the people who placed them there. Somewhere between the ballot box and the blue lights, many leaders stop behaving like public servants and begin moving like endangered… Read more » - Mhlungu out to redefine Durban July luxury
As the Hollywoodbets Durban July weekend approaches, The Ascots Africa hospitality platform is generating excitement for revellers seeking a luxury lifestyle experience. Despite being a newcomer to the popular annual gathering, the group aims to introduce an international experience that remains faithful to the event’s African roots. The premium hospitality… Read more » - Seeing beyond the horizon: Unisa shapes tomorrow as it expands its research outputs significantly
When the University of South Africa, popularly known as the University of the Land, entered the second phase of its 2015-2030 strategy, it was motivated by the adage “Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon.” This rang true… Read more » - Kenya protests against US Ebola facility about economy, sovereignty
The main news item in African media this past week has been the controversy surrounding a proposed United States-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya. What began as a public health initiative has rapidly evolved into a politically charged national dispute. The project has triggered protests and legal action. Two people… Read more » - A good week for South Africa – but a timely warning
This past week offered South Africans both encouragement and caution. On the positive side, improved credit outlooks, capital inflows into the bond market and a strengthening rand reminded us that investors remain willing to back South Africa when confidence improves. Yet, the same week also served as a reminder that… Read more » - Government takes steps to release land for farmers
We typically don’t comment much on budget vote speeches. Still, the Presidency’s Budget Vote speech, delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, carried vital messages for the long-term growth of South Africa’s agriculture. The president said: “Access to productive land is essential to grow our agricultural output further, create jobs… Read more » - Community celebrates Marico Chrome victory amid fresh questions
The traditional community that gave rise to former Bophuthatswana president Lucas Mangope has welcomed a major North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, victory restoring control of Marico Chrome Mine to its legal corporate structures. However, emerging reactions from the community suggest the judgment might also reopen long-standing tension around accountability, mining… Read more » - SAB’s black shareholders see red over dividend payouts
Black shareholders of brewing firm SAB are up in arms, alleging they have not seen financial returns on their broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) investment scheme for five years. Those holding shares in SAB’s Zenzele Kabili empowerment scheme – a special purpose vehicle that holds shares in the local arm… Read more » - Beer and wine could cost much more as Treasury reviews sin tax regime
National Treasury is mulling changes in how beer is taxed, a move that could see excise duties on malt beer – the most consumed liquor beverage in the country – increase by up to 20%. It has also been advised to scrap a R6,15 per litre flat excise duty on… Read more »
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