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It is well known that South Africa is experiencing a range of crises and in many cases, it seems hard for these to be surmounted. There is a heavy... →
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The people have spoken – Aubrey Matshiqi
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In its strategy and tactics documents, the African National Congress (ANC) talks about ‘the people’ as the key motive force of what the ruling... →
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The debt burden of the national government has steadily increased from 27% in 2007. It is heading towards 70% in 2022/3 if this trajectory is not... →
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Replicating global responses to COVID-19 may not work for Africa
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The first case of COVID-19, now a global pandemic present in 199 countries, was reported in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Africa’s first confirmed... →
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Ambassador Lin Songtian’s recall signals shifts ahead in China-Africa relationship
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The sudden recall from South Africa of Chinese ambassador Lin Songtian was initially interpreted as being a demotion. But the contrary appears to... →
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Govt moving to accelerate measures to boost township economy
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One of the most frustrating realities of government operations is the red tape that entrepreneurs experience when they seek assistance. The slow... →
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Enviro rights entail more than just the environment
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It is important to review where we have come from over the past 20 years and how much has been achieved in that time. South Africa's Constitution... →
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The world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same
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With COVID-19 infections now evident in 176 countries, the pandemic is the most significant threat to humanity since the second world war. Then, as... →
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Quarterly Competition Review
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In the developing world, disease and poverty are interdependent making access to essential medicines at affordable prices even more critical. 80%... →
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New ways of thinking and acting
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Planning, coordination and cooperation have to become our watchwords as we seek to respond to the Covid-19 health emergency and the economic... →
Other Opinions
South African mayor incorrect about Covid-19 ‘vaccine’
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South Africa went into lockdown on 27 March 2020, as the government tries to control the spread of the new coronavirus. There are now more than... →
