THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:52 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:52 |
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Comment & Analysis
Scourge of the yes-menThere are so many tough decisions in South Africa and so few people to make them. Pretence in the time of ANC politicsVerashni Pillay wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans. The black professional is not deadVerashni Pillay fled "racist" Cape Town too. But who's right and who's wrong in this furore? Fear and loathing and Jackie SelebiVerashni Pillay delves into the vitriolic reaction to Selebi -- and finds the system does work. The right side of hopeThe controversy around Black Tuesday reminds Verashni Pillay why we do what we do. Back to blackVerashni Pillay relays how her dreams were dashed when the M&G was forced to black out parts of its report on Mac Maharaj. From one lekula to another: Get over itVerashni Pillay doesn't think Julius Malema is being treated fairly in the latest racial spat Rapture 2.0 newsflash: There is no escapism clauseWe laugh at the Rapture quacks, says Verashni Pillay, but are we guilty of the same escapism?
Living la vida Shiceka: A guideThe Entitlement Formula: A guide to the politician rock 'n roll life, writes Verashni Pillay. Gareth Cliff to Julius Malema: A case for the thought police?Never mind shoot the boer, Verashni Pillay thinks we should ban shooting our mouths off. Who needs a media watchdog when you have Twitter?If Avusa's woes teach us anything, it's that readers are more stringent than a watchdog could ever be, says Verashni Pillay.
Don't let Malema play the martyrMalema knows today's manufactured drama will detract from the real issue, says Verashni Pillay. The dinner with Mugabe ClubWondering about Gaddafi, Verashni Pillay gets sucked into the fantastic world of deposed leaders Zuma's worst decision?Mogoeng Mogoeng is a terrible choice of chief justice, writes Verashni Pillay. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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