PALI LEHOHLA | Statistics only way to hurt lacklustre politicians where it hurts most

South Africa is one of the UN nations that have built a strong statistical base, sadly often ignored by our politics through intentional ignorance.

19 March 2023 - 11:55 By Pali Lehohla

The national election is probably a year away depending on the declaration the president makes regarding the date of the election. The mood is electric already. This as parties old and new jostle for positions to lead the seventh administration in 2024. ..

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