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Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties
On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management. His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call from the president while others dismissed it as “election-talk” with the president having no intention […]
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A Corruption Truth and Reconciliation Commission is needed for a national reset
In 2018, I shared an idea with a few friends and colleagues. To deal with systemic corruption, in the context of weakened state capacity and a dangerous shift of national attention away from development towards outrage about crime and corruption, a truth and amnesty process — a truth and reconciliation-type intervention — might be a […]
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Robert Mugabe’s children navigate life without first family privilege
Irresponsible sex, betrayal, drugs, alcohol, failed marriage, short temper, violence, arrogance and a “do you know who I am” attitude summarise the lives of late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe’s children. The fall of Mugabe in November 2017 and his eventual death in September two years later had a direct and negative impact on his then […]
An American think tank is calling for the US to pressure South Africa into punishing organisations and individuals who advocate for Palestinian rights. In August, the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) urged the US government to impose “diplomatic pressure and targeted sanctions that would restrict the operations of key Hamas supporters in South Africa” […]
Like casting, soundtrack and wardrobe, location plays a vital role in enhancing a film’s tone and the viewing experience. Over the years, Cape Town has been a sought-after film location for local and international filmmakers alike. Popular films such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Woman King and Safe House have […]
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Student wins institutional bullying battle after racism claim at private varsity
A Pretoria law student has won an institutional bullying case after an off-campus racist incident at a private university owned by JSE-listed company Advtech. Amara Mooloo was initially sanctioned with expulsion “in perpetuity” from the Independent Institute of Education’s Varsity College in Pretoria in August, after she had complained about the racism she experienced from […]
The Bitcoin supply on cryptocurrency exchanges is at historically low levels, signaling a potential supply shock situation that can lead to changes in availability and price. More precisely, less than 15% of Bitcoin is currently held on trading platforms, a rare occurrence last seen in August 2018. Major financial institutions, pension funds, and hedge funds […]
No longer the preserve of wealthy individuals or major companies and organizations, trading has turned into a widespread endeavor that people from all walks of life and income levels can participate in. The advent of online trading platforms has made a considerable contribution in this respect by making it significantly easier for the average person […]
Altcoin season is when cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin outperform. Many have been predicting the arrival of altcoin season, but could recent price drops have put a halt to it? September has always been a tepid, if not outright dangerous, month for crypto. It often faces losses before a return to form in the run-up to […]
South Africa’s oceans are the country’s “blue gold”, with the potential to add billions to GDP and create hundreds of thousands of jobs — if managed sustainably, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George said this week. “Our oceans are a national treasure,” the minister said on Thursday. “If we use them wisely, they […]