The Akkerland Betrayal: Minerals, Politics, and Expropriation Without Compensation
A Disturbing Precedent in Land Reform The legal battle over Akkerland Boerdery has resurfaced, yet it has barely made a...
Economy & Business
Trump Escalates 2018 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, Betting on Job Creation Despite Inflation Risks
In a bold move, former President Donald Trump has escalated tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, intensifying the 2018 trade...
Wanatu Considers Legal Action Over Targeted Vehicle Impoundment
Wanatu, a niche Afrikaans e-transport service, is gearing up for a legal battle against the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD)...
Meta’s Shift Away from Fact-Checkers: Embracing Community Notes and Collaborating with Trump
Meta’s recent decision to discontinue its reliance on traditional fact-checking organizations and adopt the community-driven model known as Community Notes...
South Africa’s Gas Supply Challenges and Strategic Responses
South Africa is confronting a significant gas supply crisis, with projections indicating a major shortage as early as June 2026....
Big Banks to Issue Smart IDs and Passports — But Are They Truly “Forgery-Resistant”?
A new partnership between major banks and the South African Department of Home Affairs aims to offer Smart IDs and...
Public Outrage as Eskom Pushes for Higher Tariffs
Capetonians have condemned Eskom's proposal for a 29.5% electricity tariff increase during public hearings. This comes at a time when...
Electric Vehicles vs Reality: Eskom’s Tariff Hike and the Cost of “Green” Transport
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, many are quick to embrace them as a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to petrol...
36% Tariff Increase Reflects Falsehood And Betrayal
Analysing the abandonment of coal and the increasing dependence on so-called renewables in the generation of electricity, retired statistician, Dr...
Broken Promises and Soaring Prices: The Truth Behind South Africa’s Fuel Debacle
After months of speculation, South Africans are confronted with another fuel price hike, despite Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s assurances that...
