Opinion

The World Health Organization last month warned Africa faced a dramatic evolution of the pandemic even as governments imposed restrictions to help curb the spread.

In April 2022, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an end to the crisis management mode the country had been in for two years.

The original incentive offered to reduce the tax bill of firms that employed new workers between the ages of 18 and 29 who earned below R6,000 per month.

If the politics is really to change, local voters must gain far more control over councillors.

A strong argument has been made, that improving connectivity should be viewed as a priority infrastructure investment.