While some ministries seemed to focus on ‘continuity’, President Ramaphosa announced a few surprises, which we are sure will be celebrated and slammed in the week ahead.
The newly released national cloud and data policy gives public sector institutions the leeway to choose their own private cloud vendors.
A viral video of a man recently driving the Bloukraans Pass from Western Cape to Eastern Cape has shown the stark difference between the roads run by different political parties in the country.
Where there is smoke there is fire, and the Presidency has confirmed it is “investigating the matter”.
Your Audi Q8 just became a weekend car.
All business can take from the legislation as tabled is that the new holding company might be a good thing, but it also might not, depending entirely on how it is implemented.
There’s nothing like a little “fiscal dumping” to get the taxpayers’ heart rates right up.
An author remembers the experience of his father, a cattle farmer who shot to infamy after recounting, during a hypnosis session, the alien abductions that would regularly occur on his farm.
So far it seems government is either oblivious to the change, or they are trying to find a cadre with enough competence to switch on the computer machine.
One angry Limpopo lady gave a rather stern warning to mayor Gerson Molapisane, asking him to “tell your councillors to zip their trousers”.
Corruption in the ANC is no secret, but when you take stock of the major scandals from 1996 onwards, let’s just say Ramaphosa has his work cut out for him.
Brits wanting to try out pricier restaurants might want to do so in August, when the government is paying half the bill.
This government official clearly took the idea of casual wear too far in a video meeting with his colleagues.
The average salary in the public sector is higher on average than the rest of the economy, and it’s draining our national budget in a massive way.
SA’s ‘steal to rent’ business model. Boris can’t keep his hands to himself. African leaders seized supercars auctioned. Ukraine envoy resigns. Aaron Carter face tat.
South African business coach and entrepreneur Andrew William Smith asks the question: Is it time to leave South Africa?
The South African government showed just how out of touch they have become, with their advice on beating the petrol hike backfiring spectacularly.
Looking for a temporary summer job for the upcoming season? Become a local lifeguard – that’s still regarded as cool right?
Supreme court label A-Bashir action disgraceful. Rand tanking badly. Moody’s is here. Trump wins again. UN suspends Sharapova. Super yacht sales up. Big changes to your Insta feed. Musician’s family about to make R12 billion. Indiana Jones 5 coming.
Jozi’s rubbish is spilling everywhere and there doesn’t seem to be a solution to the problem to be implemented anytime soon.
The war in Syria is real and as the world’s eyes have opened up to the devastations of the once beautiful City of Aleppo, volunteers on the ground provide real insight into what’s happening.
I guess the role of the media depends on who you ask. Some would have you believe that the main role is that of a watchdog, reining in those misusing their power. Others see it differently.
We’re getting quite used to hearing Jacob Zuma enjoy a chuckle at our expense in parliament, but should he really be cracking jokes about Nkandla?
As we slowly come to terms with the farce that was SONA we can take some solace in the fact that we are not alone. Turkey, it seems, also enjoy a little parliamentary brawl.
As February 12 and his State Of The Nation address nears Jacob Zuma is getting plenty of advice. Whether or not he listens to any of it is up for debate.
Here’s another thing for JZ to address during his SONA in a few weeks time. In the meantime, let’s hope the govt can keep clear of any awkward bribes that could cost them their entertainment allowance.
The ANC are obviously concerned at the ninja-like capabilities of the EFF party members, fearing a popular EFF accessory could be used as a weapon.
Unless your head is buried in the sand you will be aware that we have some sticky fingers at work in South Africa. These latest figures, however, will make you rather queasy.
Max du Preez has long been a man of his word, so when his latest employers wanted to play nice with parliament he wasn’t too pleased. This is how to resign like a boss.
You WON’T believe this…this is the cold hard truth exposing Eskom. The lies and the half-truths! You deserve to know!