The COVID Demons of South Africa
South Africa today is perceived as “Hell” by many, be it due to the ongoing COVID restrictions,the ailing economy, increasing unemployment or simply because of government corruption or load shedding. …
Military Uprising well underway
A military uprising is reportedly underway in Mali, as the reports of gun battles at a military base and arrests of prominent politicians and high-ranking military officers are pouring in. …
Country enters Stage 2 Lockdown
South Africa has entered Stage 2 Lockdown today, 18 August 2020. Restrictions on certain activities have now been eased under level 2 regulations. The National Coronavirus Command Council, led by Cooperative Governance …
Weekly Rand Outlook
The weekly currency outlook has been off to a good start with a further silver lining on the distant horizon. The South African Rand (“ZAR”)strengthened alongside most of its Emerging …
The NEW SAA: Mile High Debt Club (corrupt members only)
Everybody knows our national airline South African Airways (“SAA”), a lot of people know that SAA has not been profitable for years, some people know that the airline had to be subsidised …
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Inflation Rate now below SARB Target Corridor at 2.1%
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) fell again in May 2020, reflecting the decline in fuel prices as well as the impact on the economy of lockdown …
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Can South African Restaurants re-open today?
The Minister of Tourism, on Friday, 26 June 2020, issued a media statement setting out operational guidelines, which purports to be the guidelines that will be applicable to Restaurants, Conference …
Inflation Rate now with record low at 3.0%
Amidst all negative news, there are few rays of sunshine making the news, like the latest Inflation Rate. April’s inflation has eased to 3%, its lowest level in 15 years …
Clueless COVID GODS still occupy SA’s “Mount Olympus”
It is Day 90 of South Africa in Lockdown, which now comes in all forms and scopes. There was Level 5, then Level 4 and now Level 3 with its …
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The Fall of the COVID GODS – High Court declares Lockdown Regulations as unconstitutional
After a variety of episodes of “The COVID GODS must be crazy” it seems their rise has come to a halt as the High Court in Pretoria yesterday declared the …