Turning to the state of the nation, what I have said in the last few years remains true. If we judge the present government of South Africa by realistic standards, comparing it with other governments rather than by theoretical and perfectionist standards according to which any real government will come
South Africa and Zambia share 42nd place in the world on the economic freedom ranking contained in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2003 Annual Report released today. Although SAs ranking improved from last years joint 47th its rating remained the same at 6.8 out of a possible 10. Zambia
A wage subsidy has once again been proposed as a possible means to alleviate South Africas chronic battle with unemployment. The call, this time, comes from a group of world-renowned Harvard University economists.
The SA Treasury had proposed a general wage subsidy for all low-income earners. The Harvard group deviates slightly
DDT, one of the most studied insecticides, has again come under attack. In May 2009, Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) published The Pine River Statement: Human Health Consequences of DDT Use. This Statement, authored by 15 scientists from the US and SA, summarises information on the health risks of DDT use
Trevor Manuel has once again produced a budget that pleases many people. As the governments financial messenger, he has every right to take pride, not only in the countrys improved economic performance but also in his own prudent fiscal management.
South Africa is one of very few countries that managed during
Die COVID-19-afsondering: juridies en prakties gedoem
