·27 Jan 2026
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country, but individuals are more likely to be targeted.
Speaking on the Praag Podcast about the latest political and economic tensions between the US and South Africa, Roodt said that sanctions are a big stick in the US government’s arsenal.
He noted that South Africa is no stranger to sanctions, with international…
Proteas: The national flower of South Africa, the protea, symbolizes the beauty
and diversity of the country’s flora.
Blue Despair
Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.
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Ag man! [Ach-man] This is the Afrikaans equivalent to “Oh man!” and is often used at the beginning of a sentence to express pity, resignation or irritation.Example: “Ag, man!” / “Ag, no man!” / “Ag, shame man!”