Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said South Africa’s government has made commendable progress in putting the country on a better path, but now, the next step needs to be taken. He said the next step...
Residents of Graaff-Reinet, one of South Africa’s most historic towns, are putting up fierce resistance to changing the name to Robert Sobukwe Town. Graaff-Reinet dates back to 1786 and honours Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff, a...
The United States is bringing its most talented roster ever to the 2026 World Baseball Classic with the hope of avenging its loss to three-time champions Japan in the 2023 championship game. But first, the two...
“It’s personally shameful” that the police have admitted that they have failed so badly that they need the help of the country’s military to help fight crime within South Africa’s borders. Those were the words of...
The public service wage bill is set to climb by another R40 billion, reaching R853 billion – a 4.6% increase, compared to inflation at 3.2%. Yet personal income tax collections from individuals are projected at just...
Opening day at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo felt like a hometown celebration with new experiences around every corner. From traditional charrería performances to a brand-new fine-dining pop-up, Houston Life was live at NRG Park to...
The National Treasury’s latest data showed that South Africa has lost 196,721 registered taxpayers over the last year. This information was contained in the National Treasury’s 2026 Budget Review, published on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. The...
Imagine a world-class African city without a central place where its people can go for service, for connection and for accountability. Imagine Johannesburg. For almost three years now, the Metro Centre, formerly known as Johannesburg’s Civic...
The Florida Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing rides, headline entertainers and plenty of strawberry-themed treats to Hillsborough County. Organizers expect more than 600,000 visitors to attend the annual event, which runs through March 8 and is...
National Treasury has advised 15 struggling municipalities to appoint Eskom as an agent to perform electricity distribution on their behalf. Eskom would in terms of such Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs) manage the electricity infrastructure, billing, and...
The Special Investigating Unit has referred multiple criminal and disciplinary matters following investigations into alleged procurement irregularities at two Eastern Cape municipalities. Presenting to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), the SIU confirmed that six...
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt says Eskom workers should be getting salary reductions and not receive rewards for the power utility’s recent improved performance. Eskom is currently locked in salary negotiations with unions representing staff...
