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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
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
Issues include investment in rocket tecchnology, and control of terrorist financing and regional stability, as South Africa is still involved in two regional military conflicts.
South African law mandates 75% local ownership for airlines, but FlySafair is nearly 75% owned by Ireland's ASL Aviation Group
After advertising losses this year triggered a sell-off, a tug-of-war has ensued between Caxton and Novus for possession of Media24's local newspapers
In an interview on BizNews, Adams also alleges Geordin Hill-Lewis's complicity in covering for severe corruption, and protecting corrupt police officers in the City
The latest census provides little detail on age demographics, but does provide strong clues to quality of life, such as an unusually low food price inflation
The newspaper's coverage of the racial tensions at Pretoria High School for Girls has been found to have been unfair and inaccurate, and to have inflamed racial tensions
After several years of recalcitrance from national government, and strategic obstruction from foreign-funded activist NGOs, the Castle is finally cleared
While the DA have made no meaningful efforts to combat racial discrimination, RP hopes to pressure them and other parties in the GNU to make a start
After Minister McKenzie's intervention, the protest will go ahead as planned. Solidariteit has seen over 6 000 people confirm attendance, and expects many more
The civic organisation describes “deterioration” and “a complete lack of workable plans” under Lesufi’s watch, citing service delivery failures and massive corruption scandals
