The rotten apples in government should not be allowed always to overshadow good ministers, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
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/ 23 September 2011
South Africa continued to play hardball this week with Western powers, even as it backed down and recognised Libya’s National Transitional Council.
And start singing of counter-revolutionary judges.
It might seem Julius Malema got what was coming to him but it could be a warning to all who criticise the ANC, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
The South African government has defended its refusal to back a United Nations proposal to release $1.5-billion of Libyan assets.
Jacob Zuma’s R2.4-billion loan to Swaziland has unwittingly strengthened the hand of unions, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
After the ANCYL’s attack on Botswana’s president, <b>Rapule Tabane</b> spoke to the league’s head of international relations, Abner Mosaase.
The SACP’s good track record is marred by Blade Nzimande’s intolerance of opposing voices, writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
Most ANC provinces would like the party’s leadership succession debate to be opened immediately despite the NEC’s decision to ban all discussion.
In the wake of the Public Protector’s report on the leasing scandal the state has forbidden the departments affected to speak directly to the press.