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“Before Afrikaners start packing their bags for a new trek to the Land of the Free, they might want to get some sage legal advice”

Kouthar Sambo 25 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Professor Rodney Uphoff from the University of Missouri, who is also an extraordinary Professor in the Law Faculty at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), advises that Afrikaners might want to obtain some legal advice before immigrating to the United States (US). “Before Afrikaners start packing

Economic analyst: “The postponement of the budget speech is an example of a teething process within the GNU”

Kouthar Sambo 19 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza announced that the Budget Speech proceedings had been postponed to 12 March 2025. This comes after tension around the increase of taxes flared up within the Government of National Unity (GNU). “While the budget is tabled by the Minister of Finance, it

Organized crime expert: “The taxi industry has been a law of itself”

Kouthar Sambo 18 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Business Tech noted that South Africa’s taxi industry is now adopting mafia-style tactics to intimidate and extort private citizens, schools, and businesses. An organized crime expert, Chad Thomas, spoke on VOC’s PM Drive show, saying that the taxi industry “has been a law of itself many years.”

Econimist: “Tax increases are bad news across all economies”

Kouthar Sambo 18 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Ahead of the national budget in parliament, which takes place on Wednesday, 19 Feb (2025), analysts and critics condemned plans to raise personal, corporate, or value-added taxes. This comes after analysts predict that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana may have to increase taxes to improvise for the shortfall.

Founder of the Inner Circle, Muhsin Hendricks, was shot and killed in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha

Kouthar Sambo 15 February 2025

Founder of the Inner Circle, Muhsin Hendricks, has been shot and killed in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. According to officials in the area, the 58-year-old was gunned down in a gold-coloured VW T-Roc in Haley Place earlier today. “A silver-coloured Hilux double cab stopped in front and blocked them from driving off.

The Hague Group explained

Kouthar Sambo 13 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo “Forming The Hague Group is a very significant move because we are always stronger together. Israel ignored South Africa, taking them to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and we hope the move inspires our government to take action, not only make statements.” This is according to

Political analyst: “It is an overreach assuming the move weakens Malema as many political parties have leaders that come and go and continue to do well”

Kouthar Sambo 12 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi confirmed he had formally resigned from the EFF. Ndlozi exited the party while allegations ran rampant that he left to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party. Meanwhile, members exiting the party have led critics and analysts questioning whether

Analyst: “US President Donald Trump’s executive order for Afrikaaner solidarity, safety, and rights is not surprising”

Kouthar Sambo 11 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa’s G20 theme is Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa will be heading four strategic foreign policy pillars: national interests, the African agenda, South-South cooperation, and multilateralism. Additionally, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America (USA) has expressed confidence in South Africa hosting the G20

NEHAWU) clarifies misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act

Kouthar Sambo 9 February 2025

By Kouthar Sambo The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) has condemned misinformation about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, including claims that it will collapse the private sector. Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on NHI preparations, the union insisted

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