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The wealth that lies beneath African soil

The numerous renewable energy, economic and infrastructure developments on the African continent make it an attractive investment destination. All that is required to take successful African...

The year that was (December 2012)

ANALYSIS

Looking back over 2012 it is clear that the second half of the year was bad, very bad: Marikana in August; several wildcat strikes in the mining and Boland agricultural sectors; and a down-rating...

DA: Statement by James Lorimer, Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources, on the current crisis in the mining sector and the detrimental effects it has on South Africa (30/10/2012)

STATEMENT

If we are to end the turmoil in our mining industry, we need a proper conversation around how this crisis came about; if we are to send our people home with pay packets rather than termination...

SA: Statement by KPMG, global network of professional services firms, on South Africa's state of the economy and the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (25/10/2012)

STATEMENT

South Africa has taken a hiding in recent weeks from the rating agencies and foreign investors, The Economist and The Wall Street Journal, strikes and unions. We are facing increased electricity...

SA: Statement by Business Leadership South Africa, independent business association, call for action to address the current labour crisis in South Africa (24/10/2012)

STATEMENT

Our country is facing a major crisis. The labour relations framework, especially in the mining sector is under stress, stretching to breaking point the relationships between workers, organised...

SA is getting many things right – Presidency

LEADERSHIP

The assertions in an article published by the UK magazine the Economist on 20 October (Sad South Africa - Cry the Beloved Country) are misleading, says the Presidency. "It is grossly incorrect to...

SA: Statement by the Presidency, on article published by UK magazine the Economist on South Africa's economy (21/10/2012)

STATEMENT

The assertions in the article published by the UK magazine the Economist on 20 October (Sad South Africa - Cry the Beloved Country) cannot go unchallenged as they are so misleading.

DA: Kalyan: Address by Democratic Alliance Deputy Chief Whip, on Africa Day (25/05/2012)

Topics

Today we celebrate the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) fifty years ago. This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of the African Union (AU) and the New Partnership for African...

DA: Mazibuko: Address by the Parliamentary leader, at the D66 congress, Rotterdam (21/04/2012)

Topics

I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to address D66 today. From the Democratic Alliance, your sister party, I bring you the greetings of our leader and premier of the Western Cape...

Little consensus

REAL ECONOMY: NUCLEAR ENERGY

It has been interesting to note some of the strongly contrasting opinions that have emerged this month over the future of nuclear energy – views expressed to coincide with the anniversary of the...

Africa's time to shine is NOW!

INSIGHT AFRICA

At the end of 2011, and the beginning of a new year, Europe is in a mess and likely to get much worse before it gets better. Africa, by contrast, is solvent. Africa is already into a growth cycle....

SA: Manuel: Address by the Minsister in the National Planning Commission, at the Sunday Times top 100 companies awards, Johannesburg (26/10/2011)

Topics

Date: 26/10/2011

Source: The Presidency

Title: SA: Manuel: Address by the Minsister in the National Planning Commission, at the Sunday Times top 100 companies awards,...

SA has much to offer Brics despite size – analysts

BRICS

South Africa may be the new kid on the block when it arrives at next week’s Bric summit in China, but the country has much to offer as a gateway to Africa with one of the strongest financial...

Africa's World Cup: One Way of Using It

INSIGHT AFRICA

The Economist in its first edition for 2010 asks the question: "What will make the news over the coming twelve months?" Its answer: "The Football World Cup to be held in South Africa in June and...

Fear and loathing of the rich infringe on South Africans’ civil liberties

VIDEO

In this video clip, Poppie Mphuthing, Researcher in the Crime, Justice and Politics Programme at the Institute for Security Studies, speaks to Polity's Amy Witherden on how South African citizens...

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