1/ We have our first meaningful DA data post-Maimane
3 By-elections in the Western Cape today, all in predominantly coloured areas:
DA % in each:
Cape Town (Tafelsig): 64% (-20)
Cape Town (Wesbank): 49% (-17)
Vredendal North: 39% (-11 and ANC wins ward off DA)
Disastrous.
This week’s cover, which if I may say so is a cracking read. Fantastic columns from @SikonathiM
and @NatashaMarrian, the inside scoop on Absa’s new CEO, and a guest appearance @nikrabinowitz, with some excellent suggestions on how to fix Eskom. Out tomorrow
I'm always surprised at how explicitly most Labour textbooks are tailored to the interests of employers and not workers. Most don't even pretend to be balanced. Just guides to firing people.
SA Investment Conference in Sandton. Huge focus by the Minister of Finance and DBSA on the need for private public partnerships in order for SA to develop its infrastructure given the fiscal constraints. SA infrastructure fund under the control of the DBSA is going to be critical
Just finished a coaches meeting studying Dominick and Cory‘s careers. Established Dominicks definitely the more dangerous fighter. Beating his ass next 🦁
BREAKING | Following the acquisition of Tiso Blackstar Group’s media business by Lebashe Investment Group, the company that houses the Sowetan, Sunday Times, Business Day among others, changes its name to Arena Holdings.
Lebashe officially takes over the ownership and running of media brands such as Sunday Times, Sowetan, Business Day, Financial Mail, Daily Dispatch, Herald etc.