“Regrettably now, the government has been disgraced by persons lacking proficiency and integrity and not being people serving. ”
The many temples Roopnarain “Rupert“ Dasarath helped build or renovate show his sterling contributions to the Hindu renaissance
“I am compelled to address this blatant disregard for the needs of our citizens. ”
“It is disheartening to witness the blatant disregard for proper waste disposal practices by some residents. ”
SKG Africa forms part of the SKG Properties Group which operates out of East London. The group was founded by Jean Du Plessis, who having started out his career as a caravan salesman, bought his first building in the year 2000.
Over the past 20 years as a democratic rainbow nation, careers were upended, the fall from grace has become a tsunami of monumental proportions, the writer says.
Labour law was changed, and became skewed in favour of the worker which sent a message to would-be employers that there was discrimination against them, which has been proven by unreasonable demands, strikes, and damage to workplaces, according to the writer.
UCT astrophysicists rediscovery stimulates bright young ones to take more interest in studying science, according to the writer.
Look at what happened when the land invasions started. Millions moved onto the farms but didn’t farm the land and it went into disrepair, the writer says.
This legislation’s journey, spanning nearly two decades, highlights the ANC’s challenges in navigating political and societal complexities, says the writer.
Living under military law means that a Palestinian can be arrested and held in “administrative detention” without trial, merely on the suspicion that he or she could be planning to break the law sometime in the future.
A large number of the Palestinians killed in the conflict are women and children who were used as cannon fodder and shields for Hamas to hide behind, the writer states.
We have a new struggle on our hands: corruption, failed municipalities, things not working, incompetence, bad audits and more.
Without a time-machine, we can't actually change history. We shouldn't dismiss it, but how we use it is the key.
As the WEF adherents gather now for their 2025 summit, developments over the past year and those scheduled by the 47th US President are going to compel detoxing in Davos.
Apart from the economic impact - which is considerable - a site rich in heritage and dating back to 1910 will be lost.
Why won’t the privileged minority in society face up to the real facts? Is it about guilt? Fear? Greed? Or worse, racism?
Gaza cannot be rebuilt on the ashes of 47000 Palestinians who perished in the name of freedom without the status quo changing.
One of the symptoms was displayed by the ANC Deputy president Paul Mashatile, who employed the usual dishonest diversion tactics and claimed that the DA run-up City and province only deliver services to the suburbs and neglects places like Khayelitsha.
Carter’s courage in denouncing international military intervention and his relentless fight against injustices during his political career will be remembered by many generations to come.
‘First, the continuing decline of the African penguin population sees it in a dire situation. Second, this needs to be addressed based on the best available scientific evidence, as required by South African law. ’
‘With warmongers like Vladimir Putin & Benjamin Netanyahu running amok with impunity Trump is the only leader in the world who has put his hand up and said enough is enough. ’
‘On reading my Cape Argus every weekday morning I think of our iconic leader Nelson Mandela. ’
Explore the profound impact of childhood experiences on development, highlighting the urgent need for societal change to protect our children from abuse and neglect.
End of year reflections from Bruce Fordyce.
