Blue Collar Workers are Actually the Backbone of our Economy
Blue collar workers are so important to the success and growth of a country’s economy. But often, these jobs, and people, are overlooked. Blue collar jobs can be seen to be “dirty” and require limited skills to perform them. In some senses, yes, certain jobs are easier than others but, blue collar workers are hardworking […]
South Africa Rama-poised for $100bn in foreign investment
President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a crusade to ignite South Africa’s economy and attract billions in foreign investment. Investment in South Africa has been in serious decline in recent years. To put some monetary figures to this decline, only R17.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was received in 2017, compared to R76 billion in […]
Gordhan Dismissal: Effect on Young South Africans Job Prospects?
“What is going on?” is the question many young South Africans are asking at the moment. President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of a massive cabinet reshuffle. Along with the highly controversial decision to axe Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. The shuffle has had a somewhat negative response from parliament and senior ANC MPs. But […]
