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/ 20 October 2003

The Black Pope of Consensus Politics

Joel Netshitenzhe, CEO of the Government Communication and Information System and Head of the Policy Unit in The Presidency, is one of the most influential figures in South Africa’s leadership structure. What are his views on the relationship between government and the media two years after the tensions of the Cabinet-SANEF Indaba at Sun City? How does he see the media fulfilling its role in the broad vision for national development?

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/ 20 October 2003

Call to step up electricity reforms

South Africa has less than five years to increase its capacity for electricity generation, Xolani Mkhwanazi, National Electricity Regulator (NER) CEO, warned last week. Mkhwanazi’s comments coincided with the release of the NER’s annual report. His call for greater urgency was echoed by a range of industry players.

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/ 20 October 2003

Scrum down over rights

The international media rarely descend on Australia — the last occasion was the 2000 Sydney Olympics — and for some Aboriginal Australians the Rugby World Cup has presented a rare opportunity to highlight the shabby state of indigenous affairs in many parts of the sport-mad nation.