Consumed by our lust for lost segregation

Consumed by our lust for lost segregation

28 Mar 2013 00:00 - Achille Mbembe
An odious nostalgia is clearly present when the state protects the market with brutal force, writes Achille Mbembe.
Politicians buck the three-tier government system

Politicians buck the three-tier government system

10 Aug 2012 09:42 - Eusebius McKaiser: COMMENT
Revising our government structures might be an option, but the real problem lies with people, writes Eusebius McKaiser.
Walking over the wounded

Walking over the wounded

21 Jun 2012 13:58 - Mamphela Ramphele: COMMENT
Damaged by our past, South Africa allows poor governance that ultimately will cost us our civil liberties, writes Mamphela Ramphele.
Time to govern without re-election pressure

Time to govern without re-election pressure

31 May 2012 14:06 -
The Democratic Alliance's parliamentary leader, Lindiwe Mazibuko, replies to President Jacob Zuma's speech during the presidency budget vote.
Casting off burdens of the past

Casting off burdens of the past

14 Oct 2011 13:12 -
From the Newton of poets, we learn to recognise the value of past excellence but also to challenge what is outmoded and retrogressive
Lessons from Latin America

Lessons from Latin America

12 Aug 2011 11:46 -
Like South Africa, Argentina's myriad economic challenges have deep political roots and causes.
UKZN's VC made 'solemn oath to be impartial'

UKZN's VC made 'solemn oath to be impartial'

04 Mar 2011 10:34 - Staff Reporter
it is often not realised that respect for the truth, ethics and integrity essentially guide vice-chancellors in their positions.
Motlanthe: Bring back ethical leadership

Motlanthe: Bring back ethical leadership

04 Aug 2010 17:41 - Staff Reporter
It is important to revert back to the fundamentals, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Wednesday.

Rouse the shareholders

27 Aug 2009 06:00 - Daniel Malan
Shareholders must use their share-ownership rights responsibly in the interest of creating long-term value for their beneficiaries.

Karzai: Afghanistan is not a puppet state

18 Mar 2009 12:25 - Staff Reporter
President Hamid Karzai warned the international community on Wednesday to stay clear of getting involved in governance within Afghanistan.

DA proposes direct election of president

21 Jan 2009 08:56 - Staff Reporter
The Democratic Alliance has proposed far-reaching changes to governance policy, including the direct election of the president, premiers and mayors.

MDC hoping to return stronger

15 Aug 2008 00:00 - Staff Reporter
The latest deadlock has highlighted the tensions in the MDC. Some senior members were keen for Tsvangirai to sign the deal already on the table.

More than Pikoli

10 Aug 2008 06:00 - Staff Reporter, Adriaan Basson,
The Ginwala commission of inquiry has exposed massive trust gaps between the cops and prosecutors.

A legacy under threat

18 Jul 2008 06:00 - Staff Reporter
Mandela is 90. But the celebration of a life of leadership, service and generosity is mixed with the sour taste of a legacy being polluted.

Democracy is yesterday's hero

11 Jul 2008 06:00 - Staff Reporter
The year started on a post-Polokwane note that held out some hope for the opening up of political space and free debate.