Jacob Zuma’s backers, who are now calling for those who voted against the president to identify themselves, are flying in the face of assurances by Gwede Mantashe that the noconfidence vote remains secret.
I wish he [Zuma] would actually do his job and forget about his ego for a change.
There is something disturbingly Stalinist about Jacob Zuma’s response to the ANC rebels.
#Handsoffpresidentzuma! You people talk too much. The media will never write about something good he has done.
We are sick and tired of this dictator. One thing is for sure: most people are against Zuma and we won’t shut up until he is gone!
The lack of imagination in SA’S leadership is even more disturbing than its ignorance. The country has become a one-dimensional universe held together by little more than the anxiety it generates.
I’d say it’s not a lack of imagination — it’s just not caring. The leadership just does not care about the people or the country any more. It’s so sad.
The Independent Communications Authority of SA’S data-expiry proposal is a good move, but bigger steps must be taken to stimulate SA’S Internet economy.
Free or cheaper Wi-fi will revolutionise education in SA and sidestep the SA Democratic Teachers Union’s hold on its reins too.
Property investors should brace themselves for lower dividend growth — but total returns may
The property sector is doing nothing to support and encourage entrepreneurs. I don’t wish bad luck on anybody and love property as a long-term investment, but malls and landlords seriously need to reconsider their approach to the small-business sector in SA. Do not underestimate the long-term benefit of goodwill from the small-business sector.
Our new normal is what we should call it: mediocre.
It is past mediocrity and is just plain dismal. Cherylanne It is clear that it’s only in SA where corruption is applauded, craftiness is rewarded and incompetence is seen as a virtue.
A new report into bank fees shows that Capitec is the cheapest bank by miles — and some of its competitors have tried to copy what it’s doing.
It is definitely cheapest, by far. And you get more than 5% interest on credit balances, making banking with Capitec even more attractive. This is only kind of true. If you actually make use of your banking and swipe your cards more often and such, Capitec is by far more expensive.