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Saboa News

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

October 18, 2024

People to see and places to be…

People to see and places to be… October 1, 2024 What exactly does transport mean for humankind? SHARMINI NAIDOO explains that we don’t use...

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September 18, 2024

Let there be light

Let there be light September 17, 2024 According to Genesis 1.3, in the beginning “God said, ‘let there be light,’ and there was light”....

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August 26, 2024

Dividing the pie

Dividing the pie August 5, 2024 The establishment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity has seen the appointment of some new government ministers,...

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July 24, 2024

Democracy is not a spectator sport…

Democracy is not a spectator sport… July 22, 2024 The well-known quote by Michael Moore on democracy that was adapted by former President Nelson...

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June 25, 2024

Elections done and dusted: what now?

Elections done and dusted: what now? June 4, 2024 The elections are done and dusted and many South Africans are probably heaving a sigh...

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May 21, 2024

Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate

Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate May 21, 2024 SHARMINI NAIDOO writes that the bus industry is experiencing little good news, considerable uncertainty, and much frustration...

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April 25, 2024

Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons!

Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons! April 25, 2024 Against the backdrop of a high fiscal deficit and rising debt burden,...

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March 22, 2024

Selling the family jewels to make ends meet…

Selling the family jewels to make ends meet… March 4, 2024 On 22 February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his long-awaited 2024 Budget Speech....

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February 29, 2024

The Politics of Dancing

The Politics of Dancing February 8, 2024 As we all know, general elections will be held in South Africa this year. As SHARMINI NAIDOO writes, however, electioneering...

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February 6, 2024

Expectations for 2024

Expectations for 2024 January 16, 2024 The average new year’s resolution lasts just 3.74 months, according to the Forbes Health/One Poll survey for 2024. Only...

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December 14, 2023

2023: Tough on bus operators

2023: Tough on bus operators December 8, 2023 This year has not been an easy one for bus operators in South Africa. SHARMINI NAIDOO...

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November 17, 2023

“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…”

“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…” November 13, 2023 Back in AD 69, Emperor Vespasian generated significant revenue by taxing the trade in urine...

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