Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the inquiry launched by the Competition Commission into the fluctuation and often high prices of fruits and vegetables does not mean there is wrongdoing.
The ANC has weakened parliament’s capacity, legitimacy, authenticity as well lowered its dignity and prestige by defending its deployees implicated in corruption.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns about political instability in the capital city. The city of Tshwane has not had a mayor for the past two weeks after the resignation of Murunwa Makwarela. Makwarela was disqualified as a councillor after Tshwane city manager Johann Mettler discovered he was placed under sequestration in 2016.
Business organisations say they have little faith in the police’s ability to quell violence as previous experience has shown that the government is unable to prevent businesses from being looted.