The salaries and benefits of municipal councillors are determined by the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 1998; and then (currently) specifically the regulations titled Determination of upper limits of salaries, wages and benefits of different members of municipal councillors (the September 2023 version). Download an Excel spreadsheet below to do a quick analysis of the salaries of municipal councilors in your municipality.

Die artikel bevat 'n ontleding van ekonomiese groei in Suid-Afrika oor die tydperk 1961 tot 2026.

The US National Security Strategy, published in November 2025, set out its geopolitical aims and strategies. It is in line with Trump’s expressed worldviews, made clear on numerous occasions during the last decade of his presence in United States politics. Under his leadership, the United States will act accordingly, regardless of whether he and his administration is blamed of breaking international law, or regardless of how reprehensible many may find it.

What exactly is the National Democratic Revolution (NDR)? This concept apparently stands central to the modern ANC’s policy agenda; yet, it is difficult to determine from literature how exactly to define it. It is almost strange how the concept is used in progressive circles in the country, without it being properly defined – as if there is an unquestioned understanding in the midst of the recipients of the message that makes further explanations unnecessary.

The South African government’s staff establishment consist of sixteen salary levels, or grades. The article contains an analysis of the wage bill of the South African public sector.

The National Democratic Revolution means transforming the South African economy and society into a communist one. However, this is a special kind of communism, in which race plays an important role. The National Democratic Revolution is here to stay. It is linked to the Freedom Charter and it is an enormous and deadly risk to South Africa.

SETAs, SAQA, accreditation, NSFAS. The South African educational system has created bags full of money that have became cesspools of corruption and looting, while competencies and skills have deteriorated into the gutters.

This comment has been prepared in response to a public invitation of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for submissions in respect of its 20024-205 IDP and budget. My first question is: If I read the IDP published in the city’s website, will I be able to be informed about the plans of the municipality for my area (and ward) during 2024-2025? The answer is negative (except for selective projects).

What’s going on with Ramaphosa and Donald Trump’s behaviour towards South Africa? Why is the delegation Ramaphosa has promises to send to the United States to “provide accurate information” about the expropriation act and race laws of the country not getting off the ground? OK, the South African government is generally slow to respond to anything (except with their racial laws). Nevertheless, even considering this standard, Ramahosa’s delay is strange.

The analysis makes an analysis of the effectiveness of Integrated Development Planning as the prescribed planning system for South African municipalities. A total of twelve (12) considerations were included in the analysis. These considerations are focused on the outcomes that an Integrated Development Plan is supposed to promote (or achieve) in local government.

The United States of America is turning anti-Woke. That is the best things that could have happened. Gone are the days when we have to listen to the moralism of the Left telling us so-called truths, in all kind of fancy language, that were (and are) nothing more and nothing less than propaganda for reversed discrimination, or for mad, illogical assumptions about social construct, preached as scientific truths.