6 March 2022 - The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised the possibility that SA could benefit from an increase in commodities prices. For the last year the country has enjoyed the added fiscal room afforded by a commodities boom, and if sanctions on Russian exports increase, the price of commodities SA stands to benefit.
4 March 2022 - South Africa remains under de facto emergency regulations not usually seen outside of war – in stark contrast to a gathering global trend towards dropping Covid-19 regulations altogether.
Commodities boom may not be enough for SA - Freight News irr.org.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from irr.org.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
1 March 2022 - Employment quotas to be set by the employment and labour minister will not solve SA’s economic problems. The Treasury’s forecast of an average 1.8% growth rate over the next three years will not be improved by yet more government intervention in various sectors of the economy.
The JB Marks Council extended special recognition to Aldermen Chris Landsberg and Chris Hattingh during yesterday’s ordinary Council meeting. See photo here. Alderman Chris Landsberg was extended recognition for 40 years of service in Council on behalf of the community. Alderman Landsberg joins the ranks of one of the longest-serving Councillors in South Africa. During his career in service of the community, his commitment and dedication to the people of JB Marks have earned him respect across party political lines.