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Pretoria, April 10, 2018 – According to a recently released World Report, the number of poor people in South Africa has increased by reducing inequality by creating skilled jobs for the poor, increasing competition and policy certainty, and attracting skilled immigration. By combining a range of policy interventions to boost growth, this could be reduced by more than half by 2030. Bank report.Forecasting the South African economy to 2030th The South African Economic Update: Focus on Employment and Inequality edition assesses the potential impact of a combination of different policy interventions on employment, poverty and inequality. The report presents a…

Tiger Brands' Fatti's & Moni's and creative agency The Odd Number are in love. Just like recent TV commercials, Always Eatariancreated by the agency for the brand, and the two are passionate about each other.Image provided. Always Eat'alian is the authentic product of the love affair between The Odd Number and Tiger Brands' brand Fatti's & Moni's.“We met and got married six months later. It was such an experience,” says Tiger Brand Marketing Director Thembisile Sehorhoho.But before that, Seroho had already set his sights on the agency. “I previously worked with Sbu Sitole, the co-founder and executive chief creative director…

South Africa's political deadlock deepened on Saturday, with no resolution to extend talks over President Jacob Zuma's expected call for his resignation.President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling ANC have said they should conclude negotiations within days, but have not provided details on how they will ease Zuma's grip on power.The stalemate has brought South Africa's political scene to a standstill, with a series of public events canceled this week, including Thursday's State of the Union address in Parliament in Cape Town.President Zuma has removed his weekend plans from his diary, but Vice President Ramaphosa is scheduled to address a rally…

A social justice campaign in collaboration with Professor Thuli Madonsela, Thuli Madonsela Foundation, PJ Powers and Krisa Social Solutions has been launched! Khulisa Social Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with Professor Thuli Madonsela as he embarks on his new initiative, the Thuli Madonsela Foundation. Professor Thuli Madonsela represents everything that South Africa's emerging democracy aspires to, and the Institute is very proud to embark on this partnership with her. Currently, South Africans are struggling to achieve sustainable socio-economic inclusion, influential leadership and solid service delivery within their communities as a means of reducing the burden of poverty across…

As South Africans and observers around the world await the end of the 'Zuma era', the father of a Komboni missionary, an expert on South African affairs, speaks about the unfolding crisis and his hopes for the future. Linda Bordoni South Africajudgment of african national congress formally asked President Jacob Zuma He is resigning “for the sake of the country.” But despite the ANC's top leadership's decision to “recall” him on an “urgent” basis, Zuma remains in power and is expected to comply with the request on Wednesday. Zuma, who has been president since 2009, has been dogged by hundreds…

File photo: South African President Jacob Zuma attends the 54th national conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 16, 2017.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File photo JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's political deadlock worsened on Saturday with no resolution to extend talks over the expected resignation of President Jacob Zuma, whose party has called for his resignation. President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling ANC have said they should conclude negotiations within days, but have not provided details on how they will ease Zuma's grip on power. The stalemate has brought South Africa's politics to…

In June 2017, an anodyne footnote to the Bank of Baroda’s (BoB) quarterly results mentioned a fine levied by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), headquartered in Pretoria. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The sum — Rs 5.45 crore — was insignificant for an institution the size of BoB. No further details were given; the penalty passed unnoticed in India. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here But in South Africa, the SARB’s actions suggested BoB’s involvement in the “State Capture” scandal: an avalanche of allegations that President Jacob Zuma was under the sway of three brothers…

Reading time: 3 minutesThe Constitutional Court has ordered an investigation into the subsidy crisis, and all the evidence has been collected. The inquiry, which is being held at the Chief Justice's office in the Midrands, was called to hear oral evidence after Minister Batabile Dlamini and her former trusted advisers turned on each other in court papers. The minister spent four grueling days on the witness stand and had to be admonished multiple times when answering questions. By contrast, testimony from her former advisers lasted less than two days. Zane Dangaard, a former director-general and trusted advisor to the Department…

South Africa is a hotbed of celebrity travel, and here's why. A land of beautiful beaches and wildlife, it opens its doors to the world to experience South Africa at its most fascinating and vibrant. Renowned for its ancient forests and grasslands, South Africa has always enchanted and delighted the eyes of tourists. Known as the adventure capital of the world, South Africa has everything for all ages, from trekking to diving.read more: The 5 best places to see wildlife in South AfricaHere, you'll be spoilt for choice as you'll find a diverse range of experiences close to nature, wildlife…

Johannesburg — South Africa's two main political parties vowed this year to restore credibility amid corruption allegations against their key leaders, and with elections next year looming, they are pressing the message that corruption is a key target.The ruling African National Congress and embattled President Jacob Zuma have long been accused of corruption, which critics say has prevented the country from carrying out its basic responsibilities.But Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who succeeded Zuma as ANC leader last month, said that would change. During a weekend visit to the coastal city of East London, Ramaphosa made a number of less-than-explicit criticisms…