As South Africa absorbs the first real economic blow of the second Trump presidency, the business sector, not government, is leading the response. A 30% tariff hits hard, but it’s the scramble that follows that may define the country’s economic trajectory.
Unlike President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has been widely criticised for his slow response to economic crises, the private sector has already moved to propose interventions to blunt the blow of the US tariffs.
Busi Mavuso, chief executive of Business Leadership South Africa, points out that although businesses can eventually adapt, urgent temporary support is…
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A Priest was seated next to Van Der Merwe on a flight to Brakpan.
After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken.
Van Der Merwe asked for a Rum and Coke, which was brought and placed before him.
The flight attendant then asked the priest if he would like a drink.
He replied in disgust \”I\’d rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips.\”
Van Der Merwe then handed his drink back to the attendant and said \”Me too, I didn\’t know we had a choice.\”