Boost to Western Cape Entrepreneurs
Despite the hurdles that entrepreneurship in SA often faces, the opportunities remain great, explains Marius Strydom.
View ArticleEskom should do a Telkom
It's time for government and Eskom to admit that the parastatal has too much on its plate and that resolutions, if achieved, will take too long to deliver, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleThe Rhodes statue is down – what now?
The removal of the Rhodes statue could lead to increased polarisation without underlying issues being addressed, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleThe economy, stupid
South Africans are lashing out at foreigners, government, each other and statues when in the end, the main problem is the economy, writes Marius Strydom.
View ArticleWhat has driven our GDP growth?
The main driver of SA's GDP growth has been commodity prices. Trend growth remains low and government needs to take steps to lift this or risk it falling, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleToo much cash in medical schemes
Medical schemes in SA hold too much cash and this disadvantages members, leading to higher contribution increases than needed, writes Marius Strydom.
View ArticleWhy is your medical aid expensive?
Is your medical aid expensive? Why is this and what can be done to reduce the cost? Marius Strydom does a detailed assessment of the situation.
View ArticleLet’s get aggressive with Eskom
It is time to get aggressive with Eskom. Government should bring in private sector players and close down aluminium smelters, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleCorruption – A human condition
Corruption has been with us through the ages. How does SA compare to the rest of the world and what can be done to improve the situation? asks Marius Strydom.
View ArticleSpeak out South Africa!
There are too many people who are unbalanced in their criticism and include distinct racial undertones in their discussions, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleDear Government
On this Youth Day, I am asking the SA government to look inward, to admit failings and to take the right steps to correct them. The electorate is watching, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleCurro Must Stand
Curro must stand, but should address integration concerns. It is part of the education solution in SA and can be part of the racial and inequality solution, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleSA Muslims speak out against ISIS
South African Muslims are concerned about the rise of ISIS and are speaking out aggressively. So should the rest of us, writes Marius Strydom.
View ArticleWhy loadshedding is a huge election risk
Loadshedding is the no1 issue for the ANC to address if it wants to avoid losses in the 2016 municipal elections, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleLight at the end of the tunnel?
Many commentators, including myself have explored the problems facing our country over recent months. Loadshedding, corruption, attacks on the judiciary, a weak economy and unemployment come to mind....
View ArticleANC/DA Coalition in our future
With the rise of the populist EFF, an ANC/DA governing coalition is a likely outcome for SA. This could improve delivery and enhance the country's outlook, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleWho would you like to see in cabinet?
Are there South Africans that can do a better job in cabinet than the incumbents? Marius Strydom makes some suggestions. What are yours?
View ArticleWhy we should be worried about the EFF
Do not underestimate the EFF. They are likely to drive the rise of populism in SA, and therefore delivery and coalitions may be needed to stop them, writes Marius Strydom.
View ArticleBEE a temporary hedge against populism
BEE and Affirmative Action have created a temporary hedge against populism, because without the creation of a black middle class our future would have been bleaker, says Marius Strydom.
View ArticleIdols, Springboks and Transformation
Transformation is a feature of our Government, our workplaces, Springbok rugby and SA Idols winners. How far have we come and what more should we do? asks Marius Strydom.
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