Pravin Gordhan’s 2010 Budget was a more realistic reflection of South Africa’s State of the Nation. Cuts benefit the poor, focus on education and job creation, increase in sin tax and fuel tax are some of the highlights.
Pravin Gordhan’s 2010 South Africa Budget Speech
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Jacob Zuma State of the Nation 2010
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Will President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State of the Nation address spin the same old rhetoric or will it offer something different – with more concrete actions to improve the lot of all South Africans?
Jacob Zuma – I have a dream, a big wet dream
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Jacob Zuma has fathered his 20th child – this time out of wedlock with Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza’s daughter, Sonono Khoza. Should Zuma join Tiger Woods for sex therapy or should Zuma’s personal behaviour remain private?
Zakumi made in China cartoon
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Zakumi – the FIFA 2010 soccer world cup mascot is being manufactured in a Chinese sweatshop where workers earn R23 a day. ANC MP Shiaan-Bin Huang who serves on South African parliament’s economic development committee signed the deal with Chinese manufacturer. Mr Huang’s own company will receive 100,000 figures for distribution in South Africa – sounds dodgy?
Dog and Grasshopper Photo Caption Contest
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Time for some long overdue Friday Fun – enter your funniest most original caption for this Dog and Praying Mantis photo and you could win a Wonkie CartOOns t-shirt!