Our beloved SA is once again at risk from politics
South Africa's gloominess was visible before the pandemic; now it is elevated.
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South Africa's gloominess was visible before the pandemic; now it is elevated.
On the global mining exploration stage, Botswana is a rock star. South Africa is rock bottom.
In a ritual that is becoming increasingly detached from reality, South Africa will try to sell itself as an attractive destination for capital at its annual ‘Investment Conference’ in Sandton on Thursday. It is a theatre of the absurd.
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says South Africa is positioning itself to get a slice of the global exploration budget.
There is a myth that voters make rational choices regarding policy options, choosing those that best serve their interests. However, voter choices are much more visceral than rational, writes David Christianson.