READ: The President’s full speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation tonight.My fellow South Africans,I wish to speak to you this evening about the current state of the coronavirus...
SA woman convicted of selling drugs in Thailand escapes death sentence
Twenty-two-year-old Ashley Oosthuizen, who was convicted of selling and smuggling drugs in Thailand, initially received the death sentence, but that was later changed to...
MTBPS: The good, the bad and the mysterious
SAA bailout sets an uncomfortable precedent with regard to the government’s handling of problem SOEs. Interestingly, the Land Bank requires a further R7 billion...
Potholes – the job is far from done, and it’s dark...
This year, there has hardly been a day without a shortage of power, a basic need for a simple livelihood in South Africa.SIPHAMANDLA ZONDIWe...
Working from home: Why you can still get fired for drinking...
"You may be tempted to reward yourself in between Zoom meetings while working from home, but think twice before reaching for a glass while...
New DA leader: John Steenhuisen’s acceptance speech
The DA has announced John Steenhuisen as its new federal leader. THE DA announced John Steenhuisen as its new federal leader on Sunday afternoon...
It’s sad when we fear those meant to protect us
Last week, the focus was once again sharply drawn to police brutality after the shocking and painful murder of young Nathaniel Julies.Waseem CarrimLast week,...
From the president’s desk: A secure and sustainable energy supply is...
“It is vital that we significantly, and speedily, increase our electricity generation capacity”Dear Fellow South African,EVERY South African knows how important electricity is in...
OPINION: ‘United we stand, divided we fall’
“South Africans are not especially good, not especially bad. To be really special, you’ve got to be American.”By Kevin RitchieSOUTH Africans’ opinions of themselves...
We need an Easter family meeting, Mr President
None of us need reminding of what happened last year just before Christmas, where a series of super spreader events precipitated an earlier –...
