Opposition to the Act’s draconian state assault on property rights and the socio-economic aspirations of millions, far from undermining South Africa’s national interest, is a display of a pro-growth, pro-jobs patriotism. In fact, it is the Expropriation Act’s supporters, those who deny its reckless allocation of vast powers to countless expropriating authorities and those who welcome this, who are undermining the real national interest of job-creating economic growth.
As set out in the IRR’s submission to the President and summarised in an online FAQs sheet, the Expropriation Act poses several risks to the country, the following four notable among these:
- The Act applies to all…
Bicycle Culture: Cycling is gaining popularity in urban areas, with initiatives
promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.

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Fun South African Fact: The only manufacturer of the Mercedes Benz C Class right hand drive cars is none other than South Africa.
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Domkop – idiot [dom-kop] Similar to the German “dummkopf” or Dutch “domkop”, this term literally translates to “dumb head” and is a derogatory term used to describe someone who you think is stupid.Example: “Ag! You domkop! You broke my cell phone!”