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[Opinion] South Africa Faces Social Unrest Risk on Lingering Power Crisis

The state has fumbled South Africa’s crises, Hattingh said, citing its decision to roll back a national state of disaster declared in response to the electricity crisis “with nothing to show for it,” as well as plans to temporarily exempt Eskom from disclosing irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

[Letter] Moving the goalposts

Eskom and Transnet exemptions have more to do with influence and cadre deployment than solving a crisis.

[Audio] Uganda se streng teen-gay-wetgewing veroordeel

Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ Bill condemned.

[Opinion] The shutdown that wasn’t

Couched in the language of revolution, the EFF must rely on events such as ‘national shutdowns’ to both test the general national mood of political change, and to try and figure out where its own support levels lie.

[Letter] Tiny state handouts no cause for celebration

Forced dependence upon meagre handouts cannot be seen as anything but a tragedy.

[Opinion] National Shipping Company Won't Fix Basic Trade Flaws

Is a national shipping company good or bad news for the South African economy and trade in general? CHRIS HATTINGH has his doubts about whether it can be a positive development…

[Opinion] Warning lights are flashing

The SARB’s 0.3% GDP growth estimate reinforces the fact that South African businesses and citizens need to prepare accordingly for yet more tough times ahead.

Discussion: Increase of pupils at independent schools

CRA’s Gerbrandt Van Heerden speaks on ENCA about school vouchers.