Hans is a historian and this live stream will focus on FW de Klerk - how he came into politics and how he seized power and, ultimately, his roll in "bringing South Africa to democracy".
While positive global factors favour the rand moving forward, some economists warn that poor governance could neutralise any benefits and steer the rand to a new low against the US dollar in 2024. Over the past week, concerns over the outlook of South Africa’s finances, the Fed maintaining its hawkish tone over interest rates, and China’s PMI weakness put pressure on the rand, keeping it subdued at over R19/$.
The condition under which many foods are prepared for market are shocking - what happens behind closed doors is rarely exposed to the public in South Africa. So let's do just that.
The Government of National Unity (GNU) is a joke. The two Secretary Generals (DA and ANC) cannot agree on how decision making will take place in Parliament before Parliament is even formed. This is what happens when thieves and liars try and work together. This is the predictable outcome.
The decentralisation of power in South Africa to independent cultural regions where most of their services are governed and financed locally would scuttle the widespread theft of South Africa's golden egg by the ANC elite. It is the middle ground between the current status quo and complete secession as being contemplated by communities like those in the western Cape.
Convergence Partners has announced the acquisition of a strategic stake in 42Markets Group. It is part of a R182-million funding round that includes development finance institutions in the UK, EU and Africa.