It is fervently to be hoped that the discussion documents produced ahead of the ANC’s policy conference are just that, the basis for discussion.
Zuma’s appointment of Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega to replace Bheki Cele as police commissioner must be welcomed — but somewhat cautiously.
Parliament faces a good deal of criticism – including from its own officials – over its apparent lack of independent capacity to develop legislation.
There have always been suspicions about the probity of the contracting process surrounding the Gautrain.
The ANC tends to dismiss any complaints about its consolidation of power as criticism motivated by anti-majoritarian liberalism.
At the South Gauteng High Court on Thursday, President Jacob Zuma employed the reactionary mobilisation strategy that has served him so well.
SA does not have a mild-to-moderate unemployment problem. That would allow the luxury of traditional thinking and politically safe solutions.
The deepening crisis surrounding the reinstatement of Richard Mdluli has one positive dimension: the growing role of activists in shaping governance.
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/ 24 February 2012
The land questions continues to be a sensitive issue and must be handled with care because it can sow racial divsions.
The healthcare system has the middle-income earners in a tight spot between high private costs and terrible state facilities.
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/ 10 February 2012
A seat on the ConCourt bench should be the most sought-after honour in any judicial career, so why is a vacancy not attracting enough applications?
Human resource development starts with teachers — professional men and women who teach primary school children to read, to write and to do arithmetic and who engage with high school learners to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Teachers are building the foundation for South Africa’s future.
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/ 5 September 2003
The Mail and Guardian this week takes the extraordinary step of figuratively nailing its colours to the mast.
South Africans have cause for the gravest possible misgivings about the labyrinthine oil deal exposed in this edition of the <i>Mail & Guardian</i>. If it had panned out as projected, the deal would have held major benefits for South Africa.
Let us also be clear that, as of now, there is no proof of wrongdoing on the arms deal by any current or former member of the ruling party.