Tag: Government
From the “On the Contrary” column – Ramaphosa, Steenhuisen and the only way to...
LUKE the Dude entered the local Pub & Grill to find the convivial conversationalists deeply divided. Some quoted DA leader John Steenhuisen’s optimism that a new dawn would see South Africa...
What will South Africa’s new government be?
By Chris Hattingh, Centre for Risk Analysis
WITH all the votes counted – and the results announced by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on 2 June, the African National Congress...
Political analyst says no major surprises at the polls: a coalition not a necessity
The votes have been cast and counted, and the talk has turned to coalitions. However, a coalition is not a necessity or a requirement for the formation of a government. This...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Bad luck for SA, good for ANC
“Hoezit!” Of course it was Luke the Dude, entering the local Pub and Grill to join the usual congregation of convivial conversationalists conspiring to save our town and the world. Not...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Looking evil in the eye
“All I want from 2024 is a new government.” Luke the Dude had the floor at the local Pub & Grill for the year’s first convention of convivial conversationists …
“Wait a...
From the Bee in my Bonnet column – Fred Karno’s Circus?
FRED Karno was the stage name of Frederick John Westcott (b 1866 – d 1941) - a theatre impresario and developer of sketch comedy without dialogue to circumvent stage censorship in...
Government and Eskom will find money for diesel
Arising from serious concerns about the risk of higher levels loadshedding in the coming months, the Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan, had an urgent meeting with Eskom Board members,...
Economic recovery plan makes progress
October 2022 marks two years since the country instated the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan - a plan that puts the focus on programmes being implemented by government and social partners...
From the “On the Contrary” column: Look who’s smiling here
AS happens on the rare occasion, I was sitting quietly in a corner of the local pub and grill, sampling the art of the brewmaster. Luke the Dude would have none...
Government wants to start tracking people leaving South Africa
The government is considering changes to its data collection systems to get a better idea of how many skilled South Africans are leaving the country.
While the Department of Home Affairs and...
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South Africa’s economy facing optimistic future
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In search of fiscal consolidation
Positive post-election sentiment coupled with improved energy availability and reduced inflation...