Today Giks talks about the pros and cons that come with December. Did you know that the unemployment rate increases drastically because of the amount of people that leave their jobs in December or lose their jobs. She goes through the unemployment rate and what these rates look like in…
As 2019 comes to an end, what can we learn from all the past recessions that have taken place, and what would it mean if America got hit with a recession?
Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 51.9% voted to leave. The UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017. How will this exist affect the South African economy, world trade and the world in general?
The earliest evidence of the phrase 'Black Friday' applied to the day after Thanksgiving. It originated in Philadelphia where it was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. So how did Black Friday evolve into what it is…
We all know that ISIS is one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the world, but recently we haven't really heard much about them. Could it be that Isis no longer exists?
Giks focuses on how the economy is now dependant on the quality, quantity and accessibility - otherwise known as the knowledge economy. What is it? How does it affect the country?
The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize in Economics, is an award for outstanding contributions to the field of economics, and generally regarded as the most prestigious award for that field. Giks takes a look in detail at what took play at this…
Do taxes make a country poorer? And should taxes rather be donated to a third world countries? Join Giks as she talks about taxes, and whether they are beneficial or not.
Corporal punishment is ideal for disciplining our children, yet many in society today disagree and see it as wrong/abuse. But why? Is it really that bad or are there better ways to discipline your children?
The government and leaders in municipal positions are fighting to get rid of the basic educative system that reinforced good behavior and discipline. Why have they made corporal punishment illegal?? And what will the consequences of this decision be?
Fake news is constantly being broadcast throughout the world, even on some of the most popular TV and radio stations. This causes unnecessary conflict between nations and people. Why does this happen?
South African parliament’s portfolio committee on health has called for public submissions on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. It proposes extensive reforms to the way healthcare is financed and provided, with a central NHI fund that will purchase services on behalf of the entire population. But what are some…
Elon Reeve Musk is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and engineer. He is the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla; co-founder of Neuralink; co-founder and co-chairman of OpenAI; and co-founder of PayPal. In December 2016, he was ranked 21st on the Forbes list…
Cynthia explores the fallout from the disclosure of records related to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2017 campaign to win the ANC presidency continues. Leaked emails and leaked bank records make things look a little suspicious.
Do you know about the Big Crash? Find out from Giks what is happening, why it's happening and what implications it will have on us and our surroundings…
What is offshore banking and what is really going on when it comes to offshore banking? Is there some destructive illegal activity that we are not aware of?
22 Jul 2019
51 min
52 – 72
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