Yet the persistence of this notion is used as a justification to uphold highly discriminatory laws and fuel gross human rights violations against LGBTI individuals. This is the case even in South Africa, a country which is exemplary in, and should be applauded for, its active commitment to ...
There are several factors that influence consumers' use of credit and these factors range from the increases in fuel prices, food costs and affordability, and interest rates. 49 Figure 2.34: Retail sales (constant 2012 prices) Source: Retail Sales (2004–2016), Stats SA 20 15 10 5 0 -5 ...
The implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Biofuels prepared in 2008 creates excellent prospects for coverage of a significant portion of fuel demand. Moreover, in the long run, it will help not only to limit greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the use of conventional ...
Although several adjustments to administered prices were implemented over the course of the year, pump prices did not catch up to import prices, which cut into fuel tax revenues.5 In particular, price increases ceased during the run-up to the November presidential election. 3 Based on government...
the government's persistent vitriolic rhetoric about "annihilating" and "hunting down" the LRA add fuel to this fear, making it difficult to believe that they will be safe if a peace deal is reached. As one ex-rebel said, "the rebels in the bush wondered, saying 'this amnesty law must...