South Africa needs to do more to plug its deficit than target the rich: In an attempt to plug a growing deficit, South Africa is increasing wealth taxes ShutterstockFaced with a growing deficit, depressed revenue generators and a limited tax pool, South Africa’s finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, once again focused the tax increases on high income earners. By his own admission … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to do more to plug its deficit than target the rich | The Conversation
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Zuma’s speech was full of ‘alternative facts’ rather than a reflection of reality | The Conversation
Zuma's speech was full of 'alternative facts' rather than a reflection of reality: President Jacob Zuma delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Sumaya Hisham/ReutersSouth African President Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation speech will be followed by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget speech next week on February 22. They represent the country’s two main warring … [Read more...] about Zuma’s speech was full of ‘alternative facts’ rather than a reflection of reality | The Conversation
SA News: South Africa reclaims No.1 ODI Ranking after more than two years
South Africa reclaims No.1 ODI Ranking after more than two years: South Africa has returned to the top of the ICC ODI Team Rankings after sweeping aside Sri Lanka 5-0 at Centurion on Friday. South Africa becomes number-one ODI team in latest ranking South Africa had entered the series against Sri Lanka, trailing number ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Unfinished … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa reclaims No.1 ODI Ranking after more than two years
Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff | The Conversation
Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff: Building social networks is one of the greatest benefits of urban agriculture. Author suppliedUrban agriculture, the cultivation of crops and animals in an urban environment, is known to increase access to healthy food. It is particularly important for poorer people in cities where food is mainly accessed … [Read more...] about Urban farming produces more than food: social networks are a key spinoff | The Conversation
When English wickets fall much more than just cricket is at stake | The Conversation
When English wickets fall much more than just cricket is at stake: South Africa's Temba Bavuma celebrates his century against England in Cape Town, South Africa. Mike Hutchings/ReutersCricket is not a game. It is the truth of life. — JM Coetzee I have not attended many games at Kingsmead, the cricket ground in Durban, South Africa. But the 2015 Boxing Day Test against … [Read more...] about When English wickets fall much more than just cricket is at stake | The Conversation
