As 2023 draws to a close, South Africans can’t help but feel like they’ve been on a whirlwind tour – with highs of resilience and hope, punctuated by lows of frustration and hardship. From the political hot seat to the ever-present shadow of Eskom, let’s rewind and examine the news that shaped this roller-coaster year.
Politically, the drama never sleeps. Cyril Ramaphosa tap-danced around questions over the Phala Phala robbery, aided and abetted by the ANC. The opposition played an active role, holding the government accountable, but struggling to offer a clear alternative.
The economy, while showing signs of recovery, remained fragile. Job creation, though robust in the first half, slowed down, and inflation, while easing slightly, still pinched household budgets. The energy crisis loomed large, with Eskom’s woes seemingly…
