Government taps residents for inputs on proposed Vaal SEZ
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Gauteng Provincial Government and the local municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations... Read more.
When law enforcement fails, chaos follows
The violence and looting that followed the protest in KuGumpo (formerly East London) should concern every South African. Dozens of vehicles were burned, property... Read more.
Adhere to the rules of the road to prevent unnecessary carnage
The horrific car accident between a BMW and a Fortuner on the N1 between Mokopane and Polokwane in Limpopo province on Thursday is shocking. It clearly indicates... Read more.
Who is this man of miracles? A prophet or impostor?
Who is the man? Is he real or a fake? He has intrigued mankind for over 2 000 years. Opinions are varied and divided. Some say he was a good man who cared for... Read more.
Charmza
Outgoing SA Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter leaves the tax-collecting body with a bang, having declared a record haul of R2.1-trillion in revenue... Read more.
Moegoe
Cabinet calls it a kindergarten gimmick. That is an insult to kindergartens. Children know the difference between play and a real king. A Nigerian man crowns himself... Read more.
Local government should be the cornerstone of effective governance
President Cyril Ramaphosa struck the right chord in his State of the Nation Address when he stated, “A capable state must start where people live and work.”... Read more.
Healthcare is not a normal market and university forms are not harmless
A friend of mine recently had one of those proud family moments. Their eldest was admitted to a respected South African university. High fives all round. Perhaps... Read more.
When the wrath of the voiceless brings up a necessary discomfort
There is a fine line between righteous condemnation of xenophobia and the wilful blindness to the cries that fertilise its soil. The Sunday World newspaper remains... Read more.
Swanepoel’s actions take him off the field
In what was meant to be the end of the professional domestic cricket in the South African cricket landscape, the game has been overshadowed by the incident that... Read more.
