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Blurb: A round-up of news updates, including a look at how SAA’s interim board is working to stabilise the national carrier, the NPC's concerns over escalating poverty in SA and why university students are prone to depression.

‘Why has it taken so long to get to this point when this ship docked in Simon’s Town

in early December, the defence force has been remarkably unforthcoming with

information,’ says independent journalist and analyst, Peter Fabricius.

Dr Iraj Abedian and Moeletsi Mbeki weigh in on where the country is at the moment ...

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the potential diplomatic spat between South Africa and the US as a result of claims the country provided Russia with arms and ammunition. What are the makings of a failed state?

‘One can attribute the spike for sure in terms of concerns that South Africans have

with regard to the power situation, the volatile currency, economic state and wanting

to secure good education opportunities for their children,’ says managing partner at

Henley & Partners, Amanda Smit.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what is driving wealthy individuals leaving South Africa, how to preserve Mandela’s legacy and a look at whether Eskom is being honest about load-shedding stages.

‘If this continues, it’s too horrifying to think, then I think you will have significant

decline of the formal economy as we know it,’ says Magda Wierzycka.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether SA is becoming a failed state, why Gauteng’s hospitals have so many acting CEOs.

‘Batohi’s track record on prosecution leaves much to be desired,’ says UDM leader,

General Bantu Holomisa.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether a total grid collapse in SA is likely, government’s new taxi recapitalisation plan and calls for the suspension of Shamila Batohi.