In a democracy, the government is accountable to its citizens. This is what gives it legitimacy over its territory and its people; this being one of the essential elements of…
On the 24th of June, the Presidency announced that the African Union (AU) Bureau of Assembly of Heads of State and Government appointed President Cyril Ramaphosa as its Champion on…
The South African government needs to seriously reflect on decriminalising sex work. Over the years it has shown a willingness to reassess matters that have previously been looked upon as…
In last week’s political and economic headlines we covered: Policy/Legislative Updates:Children’s Amendment BillCivil Aviation Amendment BillCovid-19 Updates Indian and UK Variants DetectedThird WaveZondo CommissionLucky MontanaSetlhomamaru DintweState-Owned EnterpriseEskomCabinet MeetingThe African National…
In last week’s political and economic headlines we covered: Policy/Legislative Updates Pension Funds Amendment BillFiscal Responsibility BillArtisanal and Small-Scale Mining PolicyCovid-19 Updates Arrival of Pfizer VaccineFears of Third WaveZondo Commission…
As government attempts to save lives and ameliorate the devastating socio -economic impact of Covid-19 in our country, it must ensure that every sector and industry is positioned to make…
In last week’s political and economic headlines we covered: Policy/Legislative Updates Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill (COIDA)Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment BillAnnual Policy Benefit Escalations Regarding the Demarcation…
A decade ago, the world witnessed what became known as ‘the Arab Spring’. It was a series of revolts that caused a seismic shift in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya as…
Societies emerging from strife tend to exhibit a desire for heroic leadership, pinning their hopes for a better tomorrow on the person of these heroes. The romanticized leader usually possesses…
Over the past couple of months, the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has been subjected to criticism over its alleged bias against certain witnesses and advancing a political…
