US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?
/ 16 May 2025

US welcomes Afrikaner refugees: Hypocrisy or humanitarian?

The claim by the Trump administration that they are refugees is an abuse of the word

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Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers
/ 2 May 2025

Are unions still relevant? Yes, they gave us our dignity, say workers

Labour relations reached a crossroads with the Marikana Massacre, raising questions about the relevance and power of unions post-apartheid

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High court suspends VAT hike
/ 27 April 2025

High court suspends VAT hike

The Democratic Alliance launched the application against the finance minister, the South African Revenue Service, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.

Trump’s tariffs on China will affect South Africa’s growth
/ 15 April 2025

Trump’s tariffs on China will affect South Africa’s growth

As well as the indirect effects of the onslaught against its biggest trading partner, the overall slowdown in the global economy will also be felt locally

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Crossfire over new gun regulations
/ 11 April 2025

Crossfire over new gun regulations

South Africa’s gun-free lobby has welcomed draft regulations that seek to disarm the private security industry, saying it is a massive sector — four times larger than the police service — which is operating “largely without oversight or control”. But security businesses and legal experts warned this week the “over- the-top” move would lead to […]