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Zuma appoints new BEE council. Really?

Zuma has appointed new members for the presidential black economic empowerment council, his office said on Thursday. They are: – Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies; (communist – liabilitiy) – Susan Shabangu, Minister of Women in the presidency; (useless mining minister – liability) – Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant; (look at the state of employee legislation […]

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What Nene will not receive, measured in Nkandlas

Yesterday's post looked at the total cost of skills development for 9 companies. This table shows how much less money Nene (and SARS) is going to receive.  For those MPs who are numerically challenged, the total amount is 2.29 Nkandlas. The going rate for a Nkandla is R246m. Company Target spend (6%) Additional spend required

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Letter that business really needs to write to Zuma, but will not

So we are now telling you in public what we say about you in private. We’ve had enough of your threats, your corruption, your incompetence, your incessant interference, your empty promises, your racism, and your ideological fantasies. via www.bdlive.co.za So well written and so true.  I was sitting with a black CEO who was cursing

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ANC were campaigning this weekend, buffoonery but no Zoomer

Those poor volunteers handing out pamphlets on the corner of the William Nicol and Republic (in Johannesburg).  I did not take a pamphlet but my mate Chris did.  I would imagine that these somewhat deluded campaigners could count the number of comments from passersby that didn't refer to Nkandla on one hand.  I thought I'd

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Impeach Zuma, says Twitter petition. Please sign the petition

A petition calling for the impeachment of President Jacob Zuma has began circulating on social networking site Twitter. via mg.co.za Also reported by News24,   Please sign the petition.  The old chop is recommended to be chopped for Nkandla – that would be getting off lightly.  I know the arrogANCe will ignore it but it

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