The document then notes: Mr Masuku, in response to a letter from the South African Human Rights Commission dated 11 May 2009 outlining the allegations made by the SAJBD denied that his remarks were tantamount to hate speech and stated that the “constant cry of ‘hate speech’ from the South African Jewish Board
Frans Cronje explains why we hear so little in public from business organisations such as Business Leadership SA (BLSA).
The era of artificial intelligence and robotics is upon us and we will neither be able to fully stop it through taxation nor legislation. If South Africa wants to propel its productivity and economic growth by fusing knowledge workers and artificial intelligence, we should start to ensure that our workforce gets proper education, training, and grooming.
16 February 2018 - The leadership change in the ruling party and the government has generally been welcomed by the local and international business communities as an opportunity to put South Africa on a high-growth and developmentally orientated course. However, this sentiment is likely to prove fickle if the government commits to a course of action that will undermine the economic foundations of the country.
In a statement released by the National Treasury this week, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said: "The next few months are critical as South Africa is expected to demonstrate concrete actions to map a path for higher economic growth as it seeks to preserve its investment-grade rating."
John Kane-Berman says we have the freedom to fight for our freedoms, and should use it.
Although the demand for free higher education still dominates discussion of the crisis at South African universities, the issue is no longer that but one of law and order. In particular, it is whether universities are willing and able to ensure that students who wish to attend lectures or write exams are able to do so in the face of disruption, threat, and violence.
Frans Cronje says that website is getting it badly wrong in its assessment of socio-economic data.
IT IS irresponsible to describe as "unsubstantiated", as Africa Check does (Louw’s claim remains unsubstantiated, October 20) the claim that black South Africans have seen significant improvements in their living standards since 1994. It is also offensive to the efforts of all South Africans who have worked so hard to build a better nation after 1994.
For centuries, African territories were subject to colonial authorities, for whom growing capital markets was not a priority. More recently,
In his fortnightly article in Business Day, the CEO of the Institute, John Kane-Berman, argues that the ANC has found a new policy compass in the Chinese.
Institute says there are more urgent problems that need to be dealt with, and better interventions that could be pursued on this matter.
IRR Policy Fellow Sara Gon critiques the widespread view that President Jacob Zuma is right to believe the court is biased against Africa.
14 January 2018 - In July 2016, that court criticised the civil rights group Afriforum for "advancing illegitimate sectarian interests through legal stratagems" by making use of the constitution and the courts. At issue was an attempt by Afriforum to prevent the changing of certain street names in Pretoria. This was held to be an intolerable attempt to perpetuate apartheid.
THREE weeks from Monday is the 100th anniversary of the declaration of war against Germany by the UK. A little more than seven weeks from Monday is the 75th anniversary of the UK’s declaration of war against Germany.
Steps can be taken to encourage private investment.
Speaking at his shareholders' meeting, Mr Froneman said that his company would be "very careful" with any further investment in South Africa until it was clear that mining had a future here. Sibanye, which is a major producer of gold and platinum, has previously shown an interest in buying coal mines. Asked whether his company was still interested in such purchases, Mr Froneman said that he did not see any company being able to make further investments until South Africa "gets its house in order".
The memoirs record how Prince Buthelezi called the bluff of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1992 when that organisation threatened to march on Ulundi. He said he would not ban the march, but would not be responsible for whatever reception the ANC might be given.
The latest estimations based on 74% of branch general meeting nominations place Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the lead for the ANC presidency. Yet, the race is still too close to call, says the IRR's Frans Cronje.
The long-standing propaganda campaign around a document called the “Freedom Charter” is set to reach new heights this week, with 26th June 2015 marking the 60th anniversary of the charter’s adoption.
