From state capture to life and death, nothing is sacred to the scammers, even as the Covid-19 pandemic is costing us so much in lives and livelihoods.
For the rest of us, amid this wave of corruption, it’s a matter of social survival – if we don’t laugh about all the scams, corruption and fake news plaguing our country, it will consume us. And the one business who understands the business of humour and how to take the Mickey out of our hardships is Nando’s.
Inspired by actual news events, the restaurant chain released two TV ads throwing shade and hot sauce on the Digital Vibes and Tembisa 10 scandals, and South Africa is loving it.
Meanwhile, the government is ramping up its communication efforts to educate and encourage all South Africans to get their Covid-19 jabs to help hasten our road to recovery.
Ja, ne, if only there was a vaccine against corruption…
Here’s a roundup of the world’s top and most interesting headlines:
SA Business
Treasury’s sombre warning about the proposed basic income grant for South Africa – BusinessTech
In conversation with South Africa’s central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago – The Conversation
SAA to resume flights — but questions remain unanswered about the restart costs – Daily Maverick
Global Business
This Pokemon-style game is turning the pandemic jobless into crypto traders – News24
Vaccine inequality could cost the global economy trillions, report finds – CNBC
Winners and losers in China’s sweeping private-sector crackdown – Bloomberg
Markets
Bargain hunters drive China tech rebound amid regulatory risk – Bloomberg
Warren Buffett’s favourite market indicator hits 205%, signalling stocks are way too expensive and a crash may be coming – Business Insider
Gold down, all eyes on Powell’s Jackson Hole speech – Investing.com
Opinion
The great Covid-19 swindle – Daily Maverick
A teacher retirement wave is about to hit South Africa: what it means for class size – The Conversation
As Mcebisi Jonas opens up on State Capture years, perceptions of Ramaphosa’s role are bound to change – Daily Maverick
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