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A history curriculum should not be a vehicle for state propaganda. It should equip students to question narratives, analyse evidence and love learning. rationalstandard.com/p/how-should-h…

"When 'anti-war' rhetoric leads people to rationalize or soft-pedal violence by movements that would build something far worse than a liberal democratic republic, it has stopped serving liberty and started undermining it." - @jackvlloyd on @RationalStand rationalstandard.com/p/a-libertaria…

When “anti-war” rhetoric leads to rationalizing violence by movements that would build something worse than a liberal democratic republic, it has stopped serving liberty and started undermining it. rationalstandard.com/p/a-libertaria…

The Bar should select pupils on merit, aptitude, and integrity. It should support junior advocates who lack resources. But it should not use race as a blunt instrument. rationalstandard.com/p/the-bar-cann…

142days. 142 days of early mornings, school drop-offs, missed milestones, time away from your family, traffic, rushed meals, deadlines, stress, late nights… all for the state. So politicians and bureaucrats can squander your hard-earned money on luxury cars, fine dining, blue light brigades, designer clothes and whisky.

🎙️ Celebrating Tax Freedom Day 2026 Join @NWoodeSmith, @DavidAnsara, @Martin_ASFL and @ASZulu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week. LINK: youtube.com/live/xo_9zziWr…

Rational Standard Podcast | 22 May 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🔴 LIVE at 12pm Join us on the Rational Standard Podcast as we unpack the biggest stories of the week. 🎙️ Watch live here ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=xo_9zz…

The GNU isn’t going anywhere. Zakhele Mthembu says GNU parties are too invested in maintaining stability, and many fear that things could still get far worse. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/VAaAYY-US… 🔴 New episodes Fridays at 12pm CAT

Proposed crypto regulations threaten freedom. @DavidAnsara warns that vague powers, compelled disclosures, and asset controls will discourage investment and undermine property rights. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/VAaAYY-US… 🔴 New episodes Fridays at 12pm CAT

Most South Africans only think about PAYE. But government takes far more than that. Every fuel stop, grocery bill, electricity payment, and purchase includes taxes hidden in the price. VAT. Fuel levies. Excise duties. Carbon taxes. Tax Freedom Day reflects the full cost of government. Learn more: freemarketfoundation.com/tfd/

The GNU has real leverage. @Martin_ASFL says reform-minded parties should use this political moment to demand major policy concessions, not blindly protect the coalition. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/VAaAYY-US… 🔴 New episodes Fridays at 12pm CAT

Bitcoin threatens government control. @rickiallardice from @PRDG_ZA says proposed crypto regulations are really about protecting the existing monetary system and limiting people’s ability to opt out. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/live/VAaAYY-US… 🔴 New episodes Fridays at 12pm CAT

It is. And it should be considering the Holocaust, disposessions, pogroms, widespread discrimination...etc. Yet, despite being the Jewish State, Israel has far more protections for non-Jews than any other country in the Middle East has for non-Arabs.

Around 72,000 predicted deaths in just over 2 years. A large chunk of which were combatants, so don't count. In the same timeframe, South Africa had around 67,000 murders. Rwandan genocide lasted 100 days and killed between 500k and 1 million people. That's a real genocide.

What is Tax Freedom Day? It is the point in the year when the average South African has earned enough money to pay their total tax burden for the year. Until then, you are effectively working for government. Only after Tax Freedom Day do you finally start working for yourself and your family. When is Tax Freedom Day this year? Keep an eye on freemarketfoundation.com/tfd/ to find out!

If a government can't fund their spending with just income tax, they have no business spending other people's money.

🎙️ Ramaphosa demands financial freedom, but nobody else can have Bitcoin or gold! Join @DavidAnsara, @Martin_ASFL, Zakhele Mthembu, and guest @rickiallardice from @PRDG_ZA as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week. LINK: youtube.com/live/VAaAYY-US…

Nope. Not even a little bit.

South Africa should be building on its world-renowned Bitcoin payments economy, not strangling it with exchange-control bureaucracy. rationalstandard.com/p/cryptocurren…