Mashupye Herbert Maserumule

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Ramaphosa’s new Cabinet is a motley crew: What he’ll need to make it work

Article Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 1 Mar 2018

Is the new Cabinet fit for purpose - is it better equipped to do what needs to be done?

To lead South Africa, Ramaphosa must balance populism and pragmatism

Article Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 8 Jan 2018

Maiden speeches are tricky. They only come once. The one delivered by the newly-elected president of the ANC required extraordinary ingenuity.

Why talk of unity in the ANC is disingenuous and dangerous

Article Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 11 Dec 2017

Are calls for unity in the ANC an attempt to prevent Cyril Ramaphosa from cleaning out the stables if he wins the presidency?

How the ANC blew a chance to regain SA’s trust

Article Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 12 Jul 2017

The ruling party appears to have lost claim to being a leader of society. This is clear from the outcome of its policy conference.

How Zuma blew the chance to steal a march on his opponents

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 23 May 2017

Zuma has invoked the meaning of a rule set by the apartheid context he ferociously fought against, to justify his executive action in a democracy.

Sassa grants debacle: About political trickery, not separation of powers

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 16 Mar 2017

Was the social grants fiasco orchestrated to undermine the judiciary and the Constitution and hide sheer incompetence on the part of government?

The ANC can only be salvaged by leadership of epic ethical proportions

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 4 Jan 2017

The local government elections made 2016 a defining year in the history of the country’s electoral politics, writes Mashupye Herbert Maserumule.

Robert Sobukwe’s pan-Africanist dream: An elusive idea that refuses to die

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 5 Dec 2016

For Africa to be for Africans, pan-Africanism should be a lived experience, not an ideological project for political rhetoric.

South Africa faces uneasy questions about the power of President Zuma

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 9 Nov 2016

There are important points to reflect on when considering the implications of former public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on Zuma’s fate.

Tumultuous times for South Africa as it enters the era of coalition politics

Analysis Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 24 Aug 2016

South Africa is in a tryst with tumultuous times as coalitions take shape to unlock hung municipalities following the 2016 local government elections.

Why Africa’s professors are afraid of colonial education being dismantled

Article Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - 26 Nov 2015

African academics are steeped in European knowledge systems. There is a galaxy of African scholarship they can draw from – if they're brave enough.

Press Releases

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection