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/ 2 November 2004

SAP, but definitely no service

The South African Police Service (SAPS) code of ethics assures the public: "We will, at all times, perform our duties to the best of our abilities. Our conduct and appearance will be proof of our commitment to service excellence." Police stations have been renamed "service centres" — apparently in an attempt to provide a more humane, friendly service to the public. But has anything at the SAPS stations changed apart from the name?

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/ 2 November 2004

Africa needs a Nobel Prize in science

When the announcement came that Kenyan assistant environment minister Wangari Maathai had won the Nobel Peace Prize, I was in far off lands. At a party the following day, quite a number of folk who had had their fair share of wine were staggering up to where I was seated, pointing at me, and shouting: ”Wangari Maathai”. With that, they would stagger off. People didn’t need to say more to make their point.

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/ 2 November 2004

Finance charter: Work in progress

A year ago, possibly the most important of the black economic empowerment charters was signed — the Financial Services Charter. M&G editor Ferial Haffajee moderated a debate between the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals president Kennedy Bungane and black economic empowerment analyst Duma Gqubule to assess progress one year later.

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/ 2 November 2004

Singh’s ride toward riches and glory

The mayor wanted a picture with him. The owner of the local National Football League team wanted a word with him. Civic leaders simply wanted to shake his hand. Vijay Singh was the star attraction on Monday at a PGA Tour luncheon. It was another example of just how far the 41-year-old Fijian has come.

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/ 2 November 2004

Wenger tired of Man United feud

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is tired of talking about his team’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United eight days ago. Reds counterpart Alex Ferguson won’t let the subject go. Ferguson wants Gunners forwards Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp punished for foul play during the game.