Celebrity Politics: The Irony of South Africa’s Leadership and the Price of Power

The Ironic Politics of South Africa: Politicians Living Like Celebrities South African politics has often been a stage for drama, where politicians’ actions and decisions can sometimes seem like they belong in a Hollywood script rather than the hallowed halls of Parliament. The recent approval of a salary increase for President Cyril Ramaphosa, despite opposition […]

The South African Government vs. Banks and Airlines: A Dance of Empty Promises?

South Africa’s economic landscape has long been a battleground between the government and corporate giants. Recently, the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition announced that South Africa’s five largest commercial banks — Standard Bank, FNB, Absa, Nedbank, and Investec — will be summoned to Parliament early next year. The reason? To explain their actions, […]