IsiZulu is South Africa’s biggest language, spoken by almost a quarter (23%) of the population. Our other official languages are isiXhosa (spoken by 16%), Afrikaans (13.5%), English (10%), Sesotho sa Leboa (9%), Setswana and Sesotho (both 8%), Xitsonga (4.5%), siSwati and Tshivenda (both 2.5%), and isiNdebele (2%). Die kaarte spreek vanself, dat Afrikaans die… Continue reading Language is part of people – Taal is deel van volk
USA and Immigration services
The US said it would suspend the issuance of visas that can lead to permanent residency for nationals of Nigeria, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. Sudanese and Tanzanian nationals will no longer be allowed to apply for “diversity visas”, which are available by lottery for applicants from countries with low rates of immigration to the US.… Continue reading USA and Immigration services
Unlock R1.5 trillion property portfolio to boost economy – Mboweni
The government is sitting on an economic stimulus goldmine but is not exercising it despite having access to companies, businesspeople and tried-and-tested methods that could unlock a stimulus package for the fiscus the likes of which have never been seen before. The good news is that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has emphasised that now is the… Continue reading Unlock R1.5 trillion property portfolio to boost economy – Mboweni
Beleggingsopinie – Tito Mboweni – Davos
Tito Mboweni het 'n paar sake blootgestel met sy toespraak in 2020 te Davos, maar niks nuuts wat ons nie reeds weet nie. Vir sommiges sal dit as net nog 'n toespraak van verbygaande aard wees omdat nog meer geld benodig word (of gevat kan en gaan word met onteiening) om die inisiatiewe verder te… Continue reading Beleggingsopinie – Tito Mboweni – Davos
Bat Coronaviruses in China
As a coronavirus spreads in China and around the world, scientists are scrambling to find out exactly where it came from. Now, a new study provides more clues to the virus' origins, and points to bats as the most likely hosts. To learn more about the virus' origins, the researchers compared the 2019-nCoV genetic… Continue reading Bat Coronaviruses in China
Report warned of Coronavirus
A-year-old report had warned China of a potential coronavirus outbreak. In the report, Chinese scientists called for urgent countermeasures to stop such an outbreak. Our Eum Ji-young has more. It turns out a Chinese research team warned the medical world last year of the potential for the outbreak of coronaviruses from bats. * Bat… Continue reading Report warned of Coronavirus
Coronavirus ..
A South African teacher stranded in Wuhan wanted to come home. Amy Pittaway, who went to Wuhan, China, to teach, says she is stranded in the coronavirus-plagued city. Pittaway spoke to 702 presenter Bongani Bingwa on Friday and said the virus had reached its peak in the city. * How many people have been infected… Continue reading Coronavirus ..
Goldman Sachs – Malaysia
Goldman Sachs and two former bankers have been hit with criminal charges by Malaysian authorities over the 1MDB corruption scandal. The country’s attorney general, Tommy Thomas, said Goldman subsidiaries and ex-bankers Tim Leissner and Roger Ng Chong Hwa are accused of helping to misappropriate $2.7bn, bribing officials and giving false statements when helping to… Continue reading Goldman Sachs – Malaysia
Goldman Sachs – Ramaphosa – IFC
The news that the global giant Goldman Sachs has obtained a banking license in SA is bad for the transformation of the banking sector. Colin Coleman has recently resigned as Sub Sahara African CEO of Goldman Sachs. He was a front man in the CR17 campaign and one of the financial contributors to the… Continue reading Goldman Sachs – Ramaphosa – IFC
Goldman Sachs – Mandela
Goldman Sachs acts as a financial intermediary between the entities that need to raise money and the entities that have money to invest. The entities can be corporations, financial institutions, investment funds, governments, and high net-worth (HNI) individuals. In addition, Goldman Sachs also provides financial advisory to these entities. The financial advisory services include mergers… Continue reading Goldman Sachs – Mandela
Goldman Sachs gets South African bank license in expansion drive
Goldman Sachs Group. got approval from South African regulators to operate a bank, as the Wall Street firm seeks to tap into fast-growing economies on the continent. The company also became a member of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s interest-rate and currency-derivatives market, Goldman Sachs said. It will offer fixed-income products, foreign exchange and South… Continue reading Goldman Sachs gets South African bank license in expansion drive
Ingonyama Trust – Zulu king – expropriation
* The King of the Zulu people and traditional leaders in the province opposed the recommendations made by former president Motlanthe, chairperson of the High level panel, that land under the Ingonyama Trust be surrendered to the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. In July 2018, during an Imbizo that the King had called,… Continue reading Ingonyama Trust – Zulu king – expropriation
China and South Africa – trade and “gateway” (Africa and CT route)
*So 'n wyle gelede was dit in die nuus dat Mandaryn deel word van die opvoeding van die kinders. En so 'n jaar of wat voor dit het heelwat swart elite, veral in Zoeloeland klem geplaas op die aanleer van van die Chinese taal. Was Zwelithini behoorlik ingelig en al hierdie wetgewings wat ons eiendomme… Continue reading China and South Africa – trade and “gateway” (Africa and CT route)
Vandalism and Violent protest actions at schools and infrastructure South Africa
Vandalism and theft across Gauteng schools have cost the provincial Education Department over R120 million since the start of the year 2019 (does not included previous years). The staggering figure was released by MEC Panyanza Lesufi's office during August 2019 which said 262 criminal cases were registered since January. The Gauteng Education Department has… Continue reading Vandalism and Violent protest actions at schools and infrastructure South Africa
Chinese trawlers and others – Were they tested for Coronavirus?
Dit maak nie saak in wie se gebiedswaters hierdie mense is en of hulle onwettig of met 'n wettige permit toegelaat is om te vis nie. Word hierdie mense getoets vir die Coronavirus en selfs ander virusse wat so versprei word en in onkunde doen hulle in Afrika en Suid-Afrika aan en versprei siektes. Voor… Continue reading Chinese trawlers and others – Were they tested for Coronavirus?
Donald Trump – video’s – Impeachment
On the evening of 18 December 2019, the House of Representatives took the historic step of impeaching President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, kicking off a new chapter in the impeachment saga: a Senate trial. For those of us who monitor public opinion, that means the main question has now shifted… Continue reading Donald Trump – video’s – Impeachment
Singapore – Toddler burnt in hot water by the housemaid
Die werker wat die kinders opgepas het in Singapore is in hegtenis geneem nadat sy die baba met opset gebrand het in kookwater. Dit is skokkend dat so iemand tot sulke dade in staat is en dan nog betaling verwag vir haar dade - hoe kan sy kinders oppas? Verbrand ook haar hande soos sy… Continue reading Singapore – Toddler burnt in hot water by the housemaid
Exercises for Snoring – Apnee – Sinus
Hier is 'n paar voorstelle van oefeninge wat wel ingespan kan word om slaap te verbeter, asook gewoontes soos snork te beperk. Oefening wat moontlik vir sinusse kan help. Just about everyone snores occasionally, and it’s usually not something to worry about. Snoring happens when you can’t move air freely through your nose and throat… Continue reading Exercises for Snoring – Apnee – Sinus
Expropriation without compensation – ANC
When asked if the ANC government was being “sneaky” in gazetting a proposed amendment that fully intended on changing in the future, Motshekga did not respond, only saying that the courts would take too long to make a decision. To whose advantage? “We have the experience that the court processes are arduous. They take… Continue reading Expropriation without compensation – ANC
Python – Luislang – De Wildt (Pretoria)
Nie enige persoon kan so 'n groot Luislang vang nie. ‘n De Wildt-inwoner naby Pretoria, is ‘n paar keer gebyt en moes uiteindelik ‘n 4 meter luislang duik gedurende ‘n poging om die slang te vang en alles te beveilig. Al ooit gewonder hoe byt so 'n slang - kyk gerus self. A De… Continue reading Python – Luislang – De Wildt (Pretoria)













