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Leadership Intelligence Bulletin
30 October 2012
BRICS
BRICSSouth Africa to become gateway in world economy

While there were many  who were skeptical about South Africa becoming a full member of the BRICS group of nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in 2010, one of the flagship projects of BRICS is set to drive the country “to take on a strategic role as a gateway in the world economy”. 

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Final word
Final wordTaking the ultimate trophy home

It is that time of the year again – the time for award and prize-giving evenings at schools all over the country. Isn't it amazing how many trophies schools can amass over the years from ex-learners yearning for the “good old, carefree days of youth”,  from sponsors in “honour of” past young “stars” and promoters of some special subject or skill, from perseverance to maths. 

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Eskom tariffs
Eskom tariffsA no-win vicious circle

South Africa’s expensive electricity is an almost crippling factor in the operational budgets of hard-pressed industrial electricity consumers, including the beleaguered mining sector. It is also putting extra pressure on the budgets of poor households. The bad news is that it is about to become even more expensive if Eskom has its way. And Eskom’s calculations are conservative and may not be enough to cover costs. The alternative could be another power crisis. 

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Labour turmoil
Labour turmoilSouth Africa's neighbours feel the pinch

South Africa’s labour turmoil is hitting its neighbours hard, with their economies battered by the strikes. Most especially, the strike in the transport and logistics industry, which affected the lives of millions outside South Africa also impacted on the economies of the entire Southern African Development Community (SADC).  

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Land reform
Land reformSouth Africa is in for a long haul

The, at times, bitter debate about land reform in South Africa is far from over and a cabinet minister has given notice that the issue will come up for “close and careful” interpretation of "the implementation regime of the policies” to be discussed by the National Conference of the African Nation Congress in December. Judged by international experience, it is unlikely that the final word will be spoken on the issue in Mangaung. 

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South African Analysis
South African AnalysisTaking a balanced view of South Africa's current situation

“Sad South Africa - Cry, the Beloved Country,” is the heading of a recent article in the prestigious publication, The Economist, in which the country gets extremely negative political and economic reportage. In reaction to this, President Jacob Zuma’s spokesman, Mac Maharaj, painted a dramatically different picture in his statement. However, the truth lies in a balance of the two views. 

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Rugby Watch
Rugby WatchWP deliver historic upset

In one of the greatest upsets of the past quarter century, Western Province erased a first half 3-12 deficit and dominated the second half to stun the heavily favoured Sharks 25-18 in the Currie Cup final at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The biggest of a number of turning points came from a superb individualistic effort by Juan de Jongh in the 35th minute.

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Cricket watch
Cricket watchProteas leave for Australia under a cloud

Only 72 hours before they left for Australia this weekend to defend their status as the number one cricket test team in the world, South Africa’s Proteas received a thinly veiled threat from the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOCC) that their status as a national team could be revoked. Hardly an ideal send off. 

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Football watch
Football watchBafana Bafana to start with an uncertain factor

South Africa will need to start with a bang if they want to progress to the knockout stages of the African Cup of Nations. And, their campaign will start off against an untested foe who know how to score goals. 

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