The idea of “Harambee” - self-help - was central to Jomo Kenyatta’s thinking and politics.
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Kenyans believe that fixing education is not someone else’s task or someone else’s failure.
Capetonians wait to fill up water containers.
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There are measures in place to manage Day Zero and beyond. Models show that these will not work.
Those demanding free higher education don’t realise this would be a regressive policy.
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The ethical and political reasons to avoid free higher education are unambiguous.
South Africa needs to build a reading culture.
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Every year South Africans spend twice as much on chocolate than they do on books
Small economic players stand no chance to thrive in South Africa due to domination of key sectors by monopolies.
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South Africa’s idea of radical economic transformation is missing a critical element.
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South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress, poses a danger to democracy by continuiing to blur the lines between the state and the party.
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A revenue shortfall of about R50 billion has pushed the South African government to hike Value Added Tax (VAT) among other taxes.
South African finance minister Malusi Gigaba could have done better in his 2018 budget speech.
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South Africa’s 2018 budget does not go far enough. Perhaps finance minister, Malusi Gigaba was caught up in the euphoria of the widely welcomed state of the nation address by Cyril Ramaphosa.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba arrives to deliver his budget address.
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South Africa’s 2018 national budget makes it clear that the slumber and corruption that has hampered state owned enterprises must come to an end.
South African Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is trying to spearhead a more stable economic landscape.
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Whether measures announced by Gigaba will stave off a downgrade of South Africa’s local currency debt by one remaining rating remains to be seen.
South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa. Rebuilding institutions will be key.
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South Africa has successfully defended its constitutional democracy. But the harsh reality is that the country still faces development challenges.
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South Africa’s new administration, under the leadership of Cyril Ramaphosa, can make some quick wins by focusing on fixing a few key areas.
What now? Julius Malema (R) and Mmusi Maimane confer in parliament.
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Zuma’s almost daily scandals and missteps provided his opponents with perfect electoral fodder. A competent president is the last thing they need.
There are 11 official languages in South Africa.
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South Africa must be seen as a country for speakers of all its official languages rather than an English-only elite.
Jacob Zuma announces his decision to step down.
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There are several steps South Africa’s governing party must take to strengthen democracy now that Jacob Zuma has resigned.
Jacob Zuma leaves after announcing his resignation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has resigned, paving the way for major changes in the country.
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The writing has been on the wall for Jacob Zuma for years. That it took so long to get rid of him speaks volumes about the ANC.
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African cities are failing to raise development funds through bond markets.
South Africa has been dubbed “the rape capital of the world”.
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South Africa has tended to prioritise race relations over gender relations since formal apartheid ended.
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While sovereign governments need to develop coherent frameworks to regulate cryptocurrency, permanent solutions will be found through international co-operation.