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Break-away Maimane must forget politics
We wish Maimane well in his new project, but also remind him how difficult it is to start over again if he does venture back into politics.
Seven weeks after resigning as leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane has revealed his future hand.
Infighting shows up the ANC for what it now really is
What is disturbing for the president and his supporters is that some of his erstwhile Nasrec allies have defected to the ‘other side’.
The bad news is there’s no good news in the month of joy
We expect many South Africans will continue to do what they do best: drown their sorrows. Which is good news if you own a bottle store.
The cost of SA’s cricket shambles is high
Brands with money and strong values could well do South African sport a great service by being part of the cricket rescue effort.
Working smarter, not longer, will raise productivity
Many countries are experimenting with shorter working weeks and found that, apart from improving the quality of life of workers, they also improve productivity.
The DA is needed in Joburg now more than ever
The DA needs to realise that it has to change markedly if it is going to live up to its potential as a political influencer in this country.
Politicians often make natural disasters worse
The situation in Zimbabwe – where over 4 million people are facing starvation – is the result of natural and human-made factors.
Don’t let land fall into the wrong hands
The land programme in Zimbabwe led to a collapse of significant parts of commercial agriculture, the effects of which are still felt to this day.
Decision on e-tolls won’t be a Christmas present
If the authorities try to persecute non-payers – while doing nothing about non-payment for electricity in Soweto – they could have even more of a revolt on their hands.
Beware of forcing pricing on business
Undoubtedly our cellular networks have been milking us – but let’s beware we don’t kill the goose that lays the golden tax eggs (and jobs) in the name of populism.
Three heroes teach a lesson in caring
For society to function at its optimal possible level, we all have to look out for each other.
HIV/Aids: there is a long way to go
Despite the widespread campaigns about HIV and safe sex, there were, nevertheless, still 240,000 new infections here last year.
Our cricket journos won’t be silenced, CSA
Five journalists were told their accreditation had been revoked, before CSA appeared to come to its senses.
Can we afford to let unions call the shots at SAA?
It looks like there will be serious attempts to sell off SAA and merge it with a cash-flush and more efficient airline.
Soweto, you guys also need to pay, hey
Just when you thought that the cesspit of corruption, incompetence and politics which is Eskom could produce nothing more which could shock you, it does.
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