IMF revised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa down to 4.9% from 5.8% in 2015, and SA’s growth has been reduced to 2.1% from a previous 2.3%.
The inflation rate has dropped to 5.3% because of the lower oil price, but consumers shouldn’t embark on a spending frenzy just yet.
The party has been discussing policies and strategies, including land invasion, to ensure it gets more votes in the next elections.
Brother and sister Tiisetso and Manthemba Teffo make the bulk of their profit these days embroidering and printing EFF merchandise.
The EFF plans to organise women’s and youth commands, dedicated to fighting for economic freedom in the face of the ANC’s under-performing leagues.
The Gauteng arm of the EFF sang anti-Malema songs during the second day of the party’s national assembly, disrupting nomination proceedings.
Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu remain the party’s top two, while Mpho Ramakatsa and Andile Mngxitama fail to make the cut for the top six.
EFF leader Julius Malema says he will not go back to the ANC, but would consider an alliance between his party and the ANC.
The EFF’s hired private security for its inaugural conference, setting up strict rules to ensure no violent episodes are encountered this time around.
Yolande Korkie repeated: "He’s a teacher, he’s a teacher, he’s a teacher", as if she had not accepted her husband’s death.