Annual strike season has arrived in South Africa and like the sardine run, is expected to cause havoc. This year NUMSA and Ceppwawu is at the forefront and is leading the destruction of value in the nation’s alternative July handicap.
Strike a Pose in South Africa
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Education and illiteracy in South Africa
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)A shocking recent assessment shows that the majority of South Africa’s primary school pupils cannot count or read. What does the Department of Education need to do to get things back on track?
Michelle Obama and Oprah in South Africa
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Michelle Obama and Oprah delivered a powerful message of hope and potential to South Africans – at least so it seemed, according to some plebs and non-peacetime revolutionaries. South Africans should focus more on the content of the messages than trying to figure out the sincerity of the messenger – the content is relevant!
Malema re-elected ANCYL President – Oh Yes!
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Julius Malema was re-elected president of the ANC Youth League once again. Will this mark the start of the ANC Middle Aged League or will the ANCYL radically transform the face of South African politics going forward?
National Planning Commission – Is Trevor Manuel adding value?
May 31st, 2026 (Updated)Trevor Manuel and the National Planning Commission has produced little value after 2 years of existence. The 26-strong team has basically just restated South Africa’s challenges and has yet to come up with a tangible plan to address any of them. Eradicating poverty requires more than just producing paper reports – it requires follow-up action and that is what is lacking here.