Tabling the Standing Committee on Finance’s report on the 2026 Fiscal Policy Framework and Revenue Proposals, the committee Chairperson, Mr Joseph Maswanganyi, said, the 2026 Fiscal Policy Framework represents a historic turning point for the nation’s resilient economy.
He further noted that the economic outlook has improved, with public finances reaching key milestones and the debt-to-GDP ratio beginning to stabilise, thereby easing debt-service costs as a share of revenue. Inflation has also declined, contributing to improved household affordability and lower interest rates. Collectively, these developments have strengthened South Africa’s credit rating…
First Democratic Elections: South Africa held its first fully democratic elections in
1994, allowing all citizens, regardless of race, to vote.
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Interview with a pirate:
There was a pirate who had agreed to do an interview with a local tv station. The reporter was very courteous and professional, giving a bit of background as to the pirate\’s business. She then began interviewing him.
\”So Mr. Longbeard, are there any risks to your business? I see you have a peg leg- how did that come about?\”
\”Well, y\’see I were sailing along the coast of South Africa, looking to plunder some locals when as I boarded the small boat from the ship, a great white shark came up and got my leg clean off. \’twas scary yes, but thus is the life of a pirate.\”
\”Wow, that is pretty scary- well, how about your hook? What happened to your hand with that?\”
\”Oh now that\’s quite the tale, y\’see I were fighting a rival pirate, and we had locked swords. We had been fighting for a few hours, and were both terribly fatigued. I had a bit of exhaustion and confusion, and when I went to block one of his sword blows, I met him with me hand instead of me sword. Took it right off, but it shocked him so much I managed to get him back pretty good and have him submit. So the hook hand was given as a replacement.\”
\”Wow. Simply fascinating. Now, what about your eye patch? How did that happen?\”
\”Well, one day, a seagull was flying overhead, and I looked up. It pooped right in me eye.\”
\”… Well wow. I must admit, I wouldn\’t think just seagull poop could damage the eye that badly.\”
\”Oh, I forgot to mention… it were me first day with the hook.\”
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Uzbekistan: You have two cows. They are probably less bored than you.