Author: TOM EATON
Property sales in Johannesburg and surrounding areas have significantly decreased over the years. In 2015, there were 82,675 properties sold, but in 2020, this number dropped to 58,126. Last year, only 54,659 properties were sold, and the trend seems to continue. The high interest rates, currently at a 15-year high, are affecting property values across the board. However, the low-value market, consisting of properties under R250,000, is still showing growth with a national price inflation of over 10%. Despite the overall decline in property values, Johannesburg stands out as one of the hardest-hit cities. Many potential buyers are backing out…
To the DA and other opposition parties, Mashatile represents the worst of the new ANC 24 June 2024 – 22:09 By Tom Eaton While we all respect the notoriety of lies, damned lies and statistics, I humbly submit that there is nothing more worthy of extreme caution — or even outright suspicion — than most of the so-called news coming out of the negotiations to form a government of national unity… In the political landscape, Paul Mashatile has become a controversial figure, especially in the eyes of opposition parties like the DA. Tom Eaton dives into the complexities of the…
Twitter and the Intensity of South African Party Politics 23 May 2024 – 21:19 By TOM EATON Twitter has once again shown that South Africans are deeply passionate about party politics, often taking it to the extreme. This week, a mere tweet with a casual prediction about the upcoming election led to unexpected reactions and debates. It seems that the political landscape in South Africa is filled with fervor and intensity, with every individual having a strong opinion and willingness to voice it publicly. The online sphere, especially Twitter, has become a battleground for these political ideologies, often resulting in…