In the opinion pages today, while we come up with alternatives to solving our electricity woes, Eskom still finds it within themselves to come up with ways to punish us. The force majeure declared by Sasol over the weekend, when it closed its Natref refinery, is starting to cause some worry. Why does Eskom …
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In the opinion pages today, the late Jessie Duarte made fighting the apartheid regime and serving the ANC her life but what can’t be ignored is her role in various corruption scandals. Adriaan Basson hopes the idea of the government creating a second Eskom is just a joke. Jessie Duarte: a street fighter who …
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In the opinion pages today: TimesLIVE writes it is concerning that Cyril Ramaphosa is only now worried about the energy crisis given we have had rolling blackouts since 2008 and News24 asks the experts what the regulations are around police officers having tattoos given the police minister’s recent remarks regarding gang affiliations. EDITORIAL | …
Opinions of the Day: 14 years of load shedding and only now do we have an energy plan? Read More »
In the opinion pages today: RMB chief economist Ettienne le Roux explains why the Reserve Bank has been correct to raise interest rates this year even with the war in Ukraine sending prices skyrocketing. Tom Eaton pokes fun at police minister Bheki Cele’s claim that the SAPS will not hire applicants with tattoos as …
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In the opinion pages today, protests against the government in Sri Lanka amid a cost-of-living crisis should be a warning sign for the ANC government and trade unions are forcing South Africa to have a debate on a national policy for vaccine mandates. CAIPHUS KGOSANA | ANC, you could be next: Sri Lanka palace …
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In the opinion pages today, the recent shootings at taverns across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal indicate that our law enforcement is not dealing with the wave of crime, meanwhile, support for the ANC has rapidly disappeared in recent weeks due to the ongoing load shedding crisis. EDITORIAL: Tavern shootings a clarion call for better policing …
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In the opinion pages today, Stephen Grootes analyses the power of the presidency in the future, Busi Mavuso looks at the proposals made to solve Eskom’s energy generation capacity, and Adriaan Basson looks at the latest spat of tavern killings over the weekend. How much true power will the future SA presidency hold? – …
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In the opinion pages today, News24’s reporters reflect on the July 2021 riots that left over 300 people dead while Justice Malala says Cyril Ramaphosa can learn from Boris Johnson’s downfall in the UK. FRIDAY BRIEFING | July looting: One year later and there are more questions than answers – News24 One year …
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In the opinion pages today, Toby Shapshak provides a first-person account of his experience of load shedding while also homing in on the struggles small businesses face, Peter Bruce says an energy emergency isn’t necessary but fast-tracking renewable energy providers is vital. SA’s Lord of the Flies, courtesy of Eskom – Financial Mail (for …
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In the opinion pages today, which ministers are to blame for their inaction in adequately dealing with Eskom? There have been many proposals put forth to solve SA’s unique problems, but will they work, and the DA and ActionSA should form a coalition to take on the ANC at the polls. Who to blame …
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