A functioning economy must have a sufficient number of artisans if it is to fulfil its economic potential. From energy and water to transport and logistics, all key sectors of the economy are dependent on a ready supply of artisans. Unfortunately, South Africa remains woefully short of artisan skills. In November 2022, the Minister of […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the government body responsible for providing social grants to the country’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. However, recently the Democratic Alliance (DA) received unsettling information that SASSA spent at least R1.5 million on a single event – R500 000 on a venue and R1 million on gifts […]
The small town of Kimberley in South Africa is steeped in history, and the McGregor Museum is preserving it for future generations. Their collection includes a photo of the shop of Pen Yong at 34 Lennox Street, taken between 1904 and 1907. The photo provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showing the signs advertising […]