[Opinion] The sorry state of SA’s mining policy can’t be turned around overnight
A commitment to fixing at least some of the basics would put SA on the path towards improving appetite and desire to invest in the sector.
[Opinion] Shifting blame
When Eskom warned in 2007 about the end of the electricity surplus, the state delayed building necessary infrastructure and the state banked on the private sector. Mantashe blames the private sector for not ‘taking interest'.
[LETTER] Believing the incentives that led to state capture won’t be abused again is naïve
The ANC remains committed to ideas and policies that will further extend the mixing of state with party.
[Video] US-SA relations | Russian arms claims could hurt SA trade ties
The Presidency says US allegations that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia is concerning. Ambassador Reuben Brigety says there is proof a Russian ship docked in Simon's Town left with ammunition. For more, we are joined by Chris Hattingh, from the Centre for Risk Analysis.
[Opinion] Private sector a solution to SA’s infrastructure issues
A lack of road expansion will result in congestion and limited mobility, translating into serious costs for the economy.
[Opinion] NHI not a credible fix for ailing public healthcare
Having said that, it is paramount to understand that while there is an urgent need for reform in South Africa's public health system, the NHI's primary goal is not to enhance healthcare, but rather to extend state control over all aspects of healthcare to a minute level.
[Opinion] ROB ROSE: Smart money braces for stage 8
Since the beginning of 2023, there has been only a single 24-hour period free of rolling blackouts in South Africa,” wrote CRA director Chris Hattingh. “Eskom’s latest energy outlook [up to March 20] suggests this is likely to continue, with the state electricity company being unable to meet the demand for electricity during any week through to at least March 2024.
[Video] SA is playing with fire and putting relations with Western nations at risk – Chris Hattingh of CRA
The Head of Policy Analysis at the Centre for Risk Analysis Chris Hattingh told BizNews that South Africa was playing with fire and says buzzwords like non-alignment and neutrality might not be enough for Western nations to continue giving South Africa access to their markets through agreements like the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
