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UNISA report: household wealth has stagnated
Leo Barnes
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November 19, 2024

UNISA report: household wealth has stagnated

While South African household wealth has grown by 12% in the past decade, this compares dismally with the rest of the world. Yet the Treasury now wants to introduce a wealth tax.

Matzikama's seedy little by-election
Robert Duigan
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November 19, 2024

Matzikama's seedy little by-election

This by-election forms part of the DA's broader campaign to starve the VF+ out of the province, but comes with some questionable behaviour

Sakeliga goes after Aviation Licensing Body for BEE requirements
Newsroom
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November 18, 2024

Sakeliga goes after Aviation Licensing Body for BEE requirements

This case, if successful, could prevent a draconian increase in the racial barriers to market participation for minorities.

South Africa's Treasury Unveils Phase 2 Carbon Tax Plans for Consultation
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November 18, 2024

South Africa's Treasury Unveils Phase 2 Carbon Tax Plans for Consultation

The Treasury aims to introduce more intrusive measures to control the economy under the banner of international emissions standards. Public commentary window ends 13 December

Wat die einde van die Sowietunie ons kan leer oor "dekolonisasie"
Hugo Kruger
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November 18, 2024

Wat die einde van die Sowietunie ons kan leer oor "dekolonisasie"

In die 1920s wou die USSR Russies na Latyn omskakel om wêreldwye kommunisme te bevorder. Vandag kies voormalige USSR-lande weer Latyn skrif oor Cyrillies vir "dekolonialisering"

The DA is dead silent on the coming wealth tax
Robert Duigan
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November 15, 2024

The DA is dead silent on the coming wealth tax

The Treasury recently announced its intention to tax people directly on their property values, and to implement a global tax regime. Where are its critics?

City to release Green Point development
Newsroom
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November 14, 2024

City to release Green Point development

The City's press release touts lucrative possibilities for contractors, including the possibility of high-density social housing projects. Public participation starts 5 December

Supreme Court of Appeal rules municipal officials responsible for waste
Newsroom
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November 14, 2024

Supreme Court of Appeal rules municipal officials responsible for waste

Until now, municipal officials have been immune from liability for wasteful expenditure. That has come to an end.

AfriForum to take Stellenbosch to the regulators over pollution coverup
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November 13, 2024

AfriForum to take Stellenbosch to the regulators over pollution coverup

Recent tests indicate hazardous levels of pollution. However, the municipality refuses to release records, and AfriForum has now commissioned its own independent tests

Did Eskom know about the fire risk at Kriel Power Station?
Hugo Kruger
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November 13, 2024

Did Eskom know about the fire risk at Kriel Power Station?

Hugo Kruger shows how the state-owned enterprise was already aware of the risks, and asks why they did nothing to prevent the accident from occurring

DA's culture of unaccountability deepens
Robert Duigan
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November 12, 2024

DA's culture of unaccountability deepens

Recently, the DA let Raybin Figland off for a sex-for-jobs scandal after delaying the investigation for several years. Recently leaked communications show other coverups too

SARB pushes cashless society
Newsroom
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November 12, 2024

SARB pushes cashless society

The Reserve Bank is pushing for a series of private acquisitions in order to make it easier to track and control the population's behaviour

Minister of Fisheries holds his nose around fishing grounds
Robert Duigan
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November 11, 2024

Minister of Fisheries holds his nose around fishing grounds

Dion George has prioritised the implementation of deluded carbon reduction strategies instead of focusing on the core issues of his department - licensing and conservation

City aims for second global LGBT event with Gay Games 2030
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November 11, 2024

City aims for second global LGBT event with Gay Games 2030

Unsatisfied with hosting the 2028 World Pride event, the City is pushing for the 13th Gay Games as well.

Fixing a major cause of fibre internet service interruptions
Newsroom
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November 9, 2024

Fixing a major cause of fibre internet service interruptions

Fibre line migrations often leave customers offline for days. The ISPA has issued new best-practice guidelines to improve fibre line transfers.

Knysna Municipal Manager's credibility undermined by underage sex scandal
Newsroom
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November 8, 2024

Knysna Municipal Manager's credibility undermined by underage sex scandal

After alleging death threats from the mayor, it has emerged that the DA's favoured candidate for MM, Phaahle Malepeng, may have been distracting the public from a personal scandal

Oraniamanne vang koperdiewe
Newsroom
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November 8, 2024

Oraniamanne vang koperdiewe

Orania Veiligheidsdienste, in samewerking met AfriForum en die SAPD het vroeër vandeesweek hulle bekwaamheid getoon deur vier verdagtes 40km buite die dorp te vang

Schreiber to waive visas for Chinese and Indians
Newsroom
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November 7, 2024

Schreiber to waive visas for Chinese and Indians

The plan is to extend a three-month waiver world's two most populous countries, hoping to exceed 100 000 arrivals from each country per year, to boost both tourism and immigration

SARS joins Schreiber's push for single digital identity system
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November 7, 2024

SARS joins Schreiber's push for single digital identity system

The new form of ID tracking will allow a single portal through which to surveil all economic and institutional behaviours of any citizen

Potential VAT reforms could cut the prices of red meat and poultry
Newsroom
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November 7, 2024

Potential VAT reforms could cut the prices of red meat and poultry

Lobbying efforts from the sector aim for a new policy window, as the ANC's economic transformation committee looks to expand it's VAT-free food items list

Mastercard South Africa joins push for real-time payments
Newsroom
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November 7, 2024

Mastercard South Africa joins push for real-time payments

The effort can be seen as part of a financial arms race, as Russia spearheads efforts for BRICS to develop its own "ringfenced" payments system

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