Spotlight on Diaspora Excellence: Connecting South African Professionals and Businesses in The Netherlands
In an era defined by contested narratives, misinformation, and growing public distrust, the role of credible, independent media has never been more important—nor more tested. This is as true globally as it is in South Africa, where the story of the nation is often shaped as much by perception as by reality. Recently, I had […] In Defence of Truth: Why South Africa’s Media Remains Central to its Soft Power
South Africa’s Democratic strength lies in its transparency The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published annually by Transparency International is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption, ranking 180 countries or territories by perceived levels of corruption (0=highly corrupt, 100=clean). The CPI focuses on corruption in the p... Why Transparency Equals Strength in SA’s Democracy
Q: Why was the budget speech postponed Cabinet requested the postponement of the tabling of the 2025 National Budget to allow for further discussions. While the National Budget speech is delivered by the Minister of Finance, it is a collective document agreed on by Cabinet. The postponement allows for further engagement on the country’s finances. [... WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE 2025 NATIONAL BUDGET SPEECH