Early Cape Colony (1658–1806): franchise not yet a real concept For the first 150 years, the question is largely anachronistic. The VOC governed the Cape as a company possession, not a polity. There was no representative...
Read More1658, Broertje Pieterzoon, and the Liesbeeck Frontier Our family’s story in South Africa begins in 1658 with Broertje (Pieterzoon), one of the earliest free burghers settled along the Liesbeeck River. The farms that became...
Read MoreQuirky humorous or philosophical: Familiar idioms or expressions There are many quirky, humorous, or philosophical takes on familiar idioms or expressions—like referring to “out of sight, out of mind” as an “invisible lunatic.”...
Read MoreOffices have changed over the past 65 years — not just in terms of technology But also how we work, communicate, and organize businesses. Here’s a concise comparison to highlight the transformation: Offices Then (circa...
Read MoreCan it be argued that South Africa’s adoption of government via the GNU achieves synergy as well as when it come to sports like rugby and cricket where players of different backgrounds or groups are included? Yes, it can...
Read MoreThe difference between a Defined Benefit (DB) retirement fund and a Defined Contribution (DC) retirement fund is really about who carries the investment risk and how your retirement benefit is calculated. 2025 04 09 benefit...
Read MoreIt is important to appreciate the distinction between a valid reason to terminate employment and a fair reason to do so because this reflects the principles of fairness, justice, and due process in employment law. Just as there...
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