South Africa is playing all sides when it comes to foreign policy as the country seeks to position itself as a leading voice of the Global South, and the approach seems to be working — so far.
While global markets appear to be calming from the wild ride over the last few weeks – it’s unlikely to make too much of a difference for petrol prices in May.
The DA is getting ready to submit a new private members bill to parliament that hopes to change South Africa’s constitution to establish a corruption-busting commission.
New data suggests businesses in South Africa are more optimistic, but experts say this is likely more indicative of employers resigning themselves to the harsh realities of the local economy.
Numsa calling for steel sector wage hikes; Tshwane to dismiss officials in tainted tender; unapproved SA arms manufacturers coining it in the DRC; and SAA looking for minority shareholders.