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Explainer: Why South Africa's unemployment is worse than we thought
Recent figures released by Stats SA show that the unemployment rate increased by 1.4% of the second quarter of 2019 to 29% - the highest it has been since 2008. However, a closer look paints an ever bleaker picture.
Eskom managers earning between R1.5m and R3m demand salary increase
Senior managers at Eskom are reportedly taking the power utility to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to demand a salary increase of 4.7%. These managers say they received no salary increase.
Ramaphosa knew exactly who campaign funders were, leaked emails reveal
Newly-discovered leaked emails show that South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, was very much aware of the identities of those who funded his campaign. In the past, Ramaphosa has denied that he knew who the donors were.
Readers react to Rupert: "He's got the audacity to open his mouth"
Briefly.co.za recently shared a story about billionaire Johann Rupert saying that he feels increasingly pessimistic about the future of South Africa. Rupert said that he is disappointed in Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership.
EFF defends Zuma, says Ivan Pillay was unqualified for Sars job
The EFF has (surprisingly) come to the defence of former president Jacob Zuma. This came in response to journalist Ferial Haffajee suggesting that the problems at Sars began during Zuma's presidency.
Embattled Eskom to blame as South African economy takes nosedive
With the South African economy taking a plunge in the first quarter of 2019, one does not need to search far to find the main culprit: Eskom.
Explainer: Why President Ramaphosa delayed his cabinet announcement
Despite being inaugurated over the weekend, President Ramaphosa has still not revealed his picks for his new Cabinet. He has delayed the Cabinet announcement until later this week.
Ace Magashule: Unacceptable that the economy is still in white hands
ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule says it's unacceptable that, 25 years into democracy, the economy is still largely in white hands.
Should elections be re-run? Mixed opinions after double vote claims
After allegations of citizens being able to vote more than once, there have been calls for a re-election. South Africans weighs in on the notion.
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