A Fight Unfinished
Fact: #2722
Although the roll out of ARVs began in South Africa by 2004, HIV/AIDS is still the leading underlying cause of… Read More
Fact-A-Day Archive
Shock Stats
Fact: #2721
South Africa records around 200 lightning-related deaths each year, making it the third highest in the world after India and… Read More
Fatal Syntax
Fact: #2720
In July 2024, a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update triggered widespread Windows crashes (BSOD), causing an estimated $5.4bn in losses… Read More
Drink Up, Pay Up
Fact: #2719
South Africa ranks in the global top ten for per capita alcohol consumption, with an average of 7.2 litres per… Read More
The Burden of The Beard
Fact: #2718
In 17th century Russia, bearded men faced a “beard tax” of up to 100 roubles a year, introduced in 1698… Read More
Pour Decisions
Fact: #2716
Sin tax can have negative unintended consequences, including encouraging growth in illegal imports, which generate no tax revenue. In South… Read More