An upbeat Pravin Gordhan, South Africa's finance minister (left) arrives to deliver his 2016 budget address to parliament in Cape Town. Reuters/Mike HutchingsOne of the most politically important steps taken by Pravin Gordhan, South Africa’s finance minister, in his 2016 Budget is also one of the most economically significant: cutting expenditure on the overcompensated, … [Read more...] about South Africa budget 2016: nifty political footwork may not be enough | The Conversation
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Zuma’s about-turn suggests South Africa faces another unhinged political year | The Conversation
President Jacob Zuma surprised South Africans by offering to pay back public money spent on private home. Reuters/Nic Bothma/Why now? Will he really #PayBackTheMoney? How much of it will he pay back? These are some of the questions on the lips of many South Africans. This after President Jacob Zuma’s surprise announcement that he would pay part of the R246 million of public … [Read more...] about Zuma’s about-turn suggests South Africa faces another unhinged political year | The Conversation
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KZN‘s Penny Sparrow started a heated race debate in SA when she referred to black beachgoers in Durban as “monkeys”. Here’s a look at the beach on New Year’s Day. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press … [Read more...] about .com | Political parties react to controversial social media posts
Nene’s shock removal pure political play – economists
Economists believe Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was abruptly removed from his post on Wednesday for political reasons. This includes his reluctance to fund the R1trn nuclear programme, his inquiry into the squandering of funds at the SABC and his ruling against SAA in negotiations with Airbus, said Citi Research economist Gina Schoeman. She said Nene […] The post … [Read more...] about Nene’s shock removal pure political play – economists
Zuma’s leadership: political expediency versus the interests of South Africa | The Conversation
South Africa's Justice Sisi Khampepe swears in David van Rooyen as the new Minister of Finance while President Jacob Zuma looks on. EPA/Elmond JiyaneSouth African President Jacob Zuma’s decision to replace a finance minister who was widely respected with someone who is unknown has raised questions about his political acuity as well as his style of leadership. Thabo … [Read more...] about Zuma’s leadership: political expediency versus the interests of South Africa | The Conversation
