Draconian rules on crypto asset “imports” and “exports” must be scrapped

National Treasury wants to subject bitcoin and all crypto assets to draconian state controls over the deemed “importing” or “exporting” of digital assets that have no geographical location in any country. Instead of crafting legislation for this purpose – which

Something to consider about affirmative action

Affirmative action has been in place for three decades in South Africa, and is part of the furniture. The debate should, however, continue. Last week in Washington DC, I spoke at the White Cross Project Conference at the National Press

Geopolitics, global shifts, and US policy shape SA’s risk outlook

A US strategic retreat, intensifying global volatility and European hybrid conflict feature in this latest edition of monthly highlights from research by the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) on political, economic, trade and climate risks affecting South African businesses. CRA

South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh

Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Chris Hattingh about his recent article in the Daily Friend on South Africa’s ability to defend its sovereignty. You can read Chris's article here: Is South Africa serious about its sovereignty? Join our WhatsApp Channel for regular updates

Will we have to wait another five years for disaster to teach voters a lesson?

The ANC’s campaign for the upcoming local government elections is in chaos. The ANC is burdened by factionalism, a leadership crisis, administrative chaos, financial problems, a split with its communist allies who provide muscle to their campaigns, and an atrocious

Can the midterm elections really be rigged?

There are three ways to sow distrust in an electoral system that purports to be a democracy. You can sow distrust in the mechanics of vote-counting (this, of course, usually requires you to produce hard evidence). You can sow distrust

IRR polling shows Roelf Meyer right to reject “white genocide” claim

Polling shows SA ambassador to the United States Roelf Meyer “is in step with a clear majority of South Africans in rejecting the allegation that a ‘white genocide’ is taking place in the country”, says the Institute of Race Relations

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