'People are the real wealth of nations'

UNDP director for democratic governance Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi speaks to the M&G about democracy in Africa.

Who should teach the teachers?

Thabo Mohlala challenges Sadtu boss Thulas Nxesi on perceptions that the union shields its members at the expense of education.

SA rocked by resignation of ministers

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is among 11 Cabinet ministers and three deputy ministers who have resigned.

Where are our Palins?

Our interesting female politicians are almost all in the opposition. Why is that?

Call to make price-fixing illegal

The recent National Anti-Corruption Summit supported moves to make price-fixing a crime -- despite opposition from the Competition Commission.

Public sector: Ministers

Jean Benjamin, Ntombazana Botha, Thoko Didiza, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and more ...

Minister says public-service sector falls short

A "back to basics" approach was needed to counter shortfalls in governance in the public-service sector, minster Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi said.

Public service in focus at new government academy

President Thabo Mbeki has opened the Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy in Pretoria.

Pay rise catches govt napping

Last year's bitter public sector strike lives on in the unexpected multibillion-rand increase in the civil service pay bill announced this week.

Cosatu welcomes pay hike for public servants

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a pay increase for public servants. On Tuesday, Minister of Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi said public-sector workers would receive a wage increase of 10,5% with effect from July 1.

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