[Source: Bloomberg by Prinesha Naidoo.]
South Africa could take years to dismantle the criminal networks that sprung up and benefited from a ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco products during the country’s coronavirus lockdown, according to the head of the tax agency. Read more
[Source: The Washington Post by Mogomotsi Magome.]
[Source: The Conversation by Kira Erwin & Kathryn Pillay.]
Meritocracy is the belief that holding power or success should be judged on people’s individual ability, rather than on wealth or social connections. Read more
[Source: BusinessTech.]
South Africa’s overall GDP is expected to decline by at least 5.1% and up to 7.9% in 2020 and recover slowly through 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned. Read more