People have skewed views on inflation. Why this matters: The price of bread has been one of the drivers of inflation in South Africa. ShutterstockCountries that use an inflation target to anchor monetary policy pay considerable attention to expectations of future inflation. South Africa is a case in point. The country has an inflation target of 3% to 6% per annum, with a … [Read more...] about People have skewed views on inflation. Why this matters | The Conversation
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Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa | The Conversation
Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa: Botswana's LGBTI community is celebrating the decriminalisation of gay sex. ShutterstockBotswana’s High Court has ruled that private consensual sex between adults of the same sex is no longer criminal. The decision gives hope to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in African countries … [Read more...] about Botswana court ruling is a ray of hope for LGBT people across Africa | The Conversation
Racial rant: Bedfordview licensing dept staffer sacked after ‘you white people’ slur goes viral
Racial rant: Bedfordview licensing dept staffer sacked after 'you white people' slur goes viral: A Bedfordview licencing department official has been fired after being filmed saying he did not like white people. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Magashule blames media for ANC Integrity Commission’s mishaps: The Integrity Commission had recommended to the ANC that … [Read more...] about Racial rant: Bedfordview licensing dept staffer sacked after ‘you white people’ slur goes viral
How Cape Town’s “Gayle” has endured — and been adopted by straight people | The Conversation
How Cape Town's "Gayle" has endured -- and been adopted by straight people: Gayle started life as a language spoken by gay men. But its use has shifted over time. EPA/KIM LUDBROOKIn the past two decades there’s been a greater acceptance of gay men in many societies. This can be seen, for instance, by the number of overtly gay men who occupy centre stage on prime time TV. Drag … [Read more...] about How Cape Town’s “Gayle” has endured — and been adopted by straight people | The Conversation
The plight of the people – the unfortunate fate of the Ventersdorp community
The plight of the people - the unfortunate fate of the Ventersdorp community: Every morning when Agnes Mahatlhane steps onto her front yard, she is confronted by the JB Marks municipality's ineptitude in the form of a front-end loader that has been parked there for more than two months ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News MEC Ramokgopa dismisses claims of essential … [Read more...] about The plight of the people – the unfortunate fate of the Ventersdorp community
