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Five victories for the South African citizen in 2021

South Africa has experienced many challenges in 2021. From poor political leadership right through to electricity-supply challenges at Eskom. The fact that SA ...

Eskom is dead, and its ghost is load-shedding: 8 haunting facts about the failing power utility

Failing power stations, sky-rocketing debt and rampant corruption. This is the reality facing South Africa’s state-run power utility resulting in an ...

South Africa as a coalition battle-ground: 7 insights into the 2021 local govt elections

Despite the 2021 Local Government Election witnessing the lowest voter turn-out in an election since 1994, the votes cast has heralded significant changes to ...

Liberate vs Incarcerate: South Africa’s Cannabis Conundrum

The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill could be a signifier for greater liberty in South Africa, giving people more personal agency and opening up economic ...

Four self-upliftment opportunities for young South Africans

The FAN team believes that when young people have opportunities, they are empowered to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams. This is how you can ...

Six incredible innovations created by South Africans

From life-saving surgeries to online ticketing services and fire-proofing shacks, South Africans are at the forefront of pioneering innovations that help not ...

10 bold ideas to free yourself from dependency on the government

As the public sector and politicians continue to offer more promises than services, opportunities present themselves for you to help improve your community.

Race is a myth

The National Party sought to inculcate a culture of fear among white voters by talking about “die swart gevaar”. Today many politicians continue to exploit ...

Politicians bring shame to South Africa, while athletes bring her honour

Unlike our political elite, South Africa’s professional athletes time and again remind us how success is possible against all odds.

5 times the ANC wasted your money

For years, the ANC has promised to deal with corruption. Although, promises are not worth much without ensuing action.