South Africa's state owned companies: a complex history that's seldom told: Eskom and Iscor were formed to feed the railway network's need for cheap electricity and steel ShutterstockThe problems of South Africa’s state owned enterprises are in the headlines every day. Yet many have existed for over 80 years. Why were they established in the first place and how have they … [Read more...] about South Africa’s state owned companies: a complex history that’s seldom told | The Conversation
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There are many complex reasons for South Africa’s organ donor shortage | The Conversation
There are many complex reasons for South Africa's organ donor shortage: Many countries around the world can't meet the demand for donor organs. ShutterstockAt any given time, there are around 4300 people waiting for organ donations in South Africa. These patients usually need new livers, kidneys, lungs or hearts. But organ donors are in very short supply. This isn’t … [Read more...] about There are many complex reasons for South Africa’s organ donor shortage | The Conversation
Cutting edge navigation technologies enable treatment of most complex heart rhythm disorders
Cutting edge navigation technologies enable treatment of most complex heart rhythm disorders: Cutting edge computerised remote navigation technologies are enabling individuals with even the most complex of heart rhythm disorders to be treated safely and effectively at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital Cardiac Centre in Johannesburg. “At the hospital we are performing minimally … [Read more...] about Cutting edge navigation technologies enable treatment of most complex heart rhythm disorders
Ties between African countries and China are complex. Understanding this matters | The Conversation
Ties between African countries and China are complex. Understanding this matters: Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and China's President Xi Jinping at the 2018 summit in Beijing. EPA-EFE/Andy Wong (Pool)The complex relationship between Africa and China has become even more complicated this year. Initially, 2018 was set to reaffirm the bond through the latest Forum on … [Read more...] about Ties between African countries and China are complex. Understanding this matters | The Conversation
To zero-rate, or not to zero-rate: why the VAT debate is more complex than it appears | The Conversation
To zero-rate, or not to zero-rate: why the VAT debate is more complex than it appears: EPA/Nic BothmaThe one percentage point increase in South Africa’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, which was implemented in April this year, has raised important questions about how the tax system can and should address inequality. In response to the increase, Nhlanhla … [Read more...] about To zero-rate, or not to zero-rate: why the VAT debate is more complex than it appears | The Conversation
