New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
The South African government has summoned the new US ambassador after he made what they called “undiplomatic” comments about an anti-apartheid chant. Leo Brent Bozell III, who started in the role last month, caused offence by disagreeing with a legal ruling about the chant Kill The Boer. Some say the chant amounts to hate speech, […]
South Africa must stop BEE, NHI, and Expropriation without Compensation
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 is to do away with harmful legislation and policies such as Expropriation without Compensation, National Health Insurance (NHI) and […]
Historic South African town refuses to change its name
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 Dutch governor of the Cape Colony under the VOC, and his wife, Cornelia Reynet. Sam BusaURL
8 World Baseball Classic Matchups We Can’t Wait To See
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 powerhouses will go through a gauntlet in the pool stage with the competition being as fierce and widespread as […]
SAPS failure to fight crime is shameful, say MPs as army deployment nears
“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 Democratic Alliance MP Dianne Kohler Barnard on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in Parliament, as the police oversight committee was […]
Taxpayers’ wallets not enough to cover public servants’ paycheques
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 R845 billion for the 2026-27 tax year. Sam BusaURL
Day 1 of the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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Afrikaner Refugees Rejected In Secret?
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Houston Life kicks off opening day at 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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 bring viewers the best of what’s new in 2026. Derrick Shore, Tessa Barrera, Lauren Kelly and Melanie Camp walked the grounds, met local […]
South Africa lost 197,000 registered taxpayers in one year
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 Budget Review revealed that tax revenue is expected to hit R2.13 trillion in the 2026/27 financial year. Sam BusaURL