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Nickolaus Bauer

Zuma faction to ‘suppress’ leadership debate
Article
/ 24 June 2012

Zuma faction to ‘suppress’ leadership debate

ANC members aligned to President Jacob Zuma say no discussions about leadership will be allowed on to the agenda at the upcoming policy conference.

By Nickolaus Bauer
DA aligns with Fedusa to push for youth wage subsidy
Article
/ 21 June 2012

DA aligns with Fedusa to push for youth wage subsidy

The Democratic Alliance has found an unlikely partner in the Federation of Unions of South Africa as it continues its fight for a youth wage subsidy.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Court clash continues as Outa talks tolls with Motlanthe team
Article
/ 20 June 2012

Court clash continues as Outa talks tolls with Motlanthe team

Government’s court bid to stop the legal challenge against e-tolling is set to intensify as it meets with the main opponents to the troubled system.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Sascoc boss puts everything on the line for Olympics
Article
/ 19 June 2012

Sascoc boss puts everything on the line for Olympics

Sascoc president Gideon Sam has promised to fall on his sword if Team South Africa performs poorly at this year’s Olympic Games in London.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Comrades winner Mamabolo may face two-year ban
Article
/ 19 June 2012

Comrades winner Mamabolo may face two-year ban

The 2012 Comrades Marathon winner Ludwick Mamabolo could be barred from running for two years after testing positive for a banned substance.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Sisulu eager to talk to unions (but not about more money)
Article
/ 19 June 2012

Sisulu eager to talk to unions (but not about more money)

Public Service Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says South Africa can’t afford a strike – but it can’t afford to increase its wage offer to unions either.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Will Sisulu stamp out union fires, or spark an inferno?
Article
/ 18 June 2012

Will Sisulu stamp out union fires, or spark an inferno?

She’s renowned as a union buster, but Lindiwe Sisulu must somehow keep state workers from embarking on a crippling strike, without budging on wages.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Ready for a fight: State workers demand ‘bare necessities’
Article
/ 18 June 2012

Ready for a fight: State workers demand ‘bare necessities’

A public sector strike would cost SA billions of rands, but state workers say they feel abandoned by the government, and it’s time to be heard.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Mthethwa defends top cop Phiyega’s appointment
Article
/ 14 June 2012

Mthethwa defends top cop Phiyega’s appointment

Nathi Mthethwa has defended the appointment of top cop Mangwashi Phiyega, saying it was not necessary to put a police officer in the position.

By Nickolaus Bauer
It gets worse: SA economy headed for troubled waters
Article
/ 13 June 2012

It gets worse: SA economy headed for troubled waters

The summer of the EU’s 2012 meltdown will signal SA’s winter of discontent as an economic crisis looks set to play out with devastating consequences.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Stomach in, Cele out
Article
/ 12 June 2012

Stomach in, Cele out

General Bheki Cele has been fired by President Jacob Zuma and replaced by another politician in Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Julius who? ANC ready to rubbish Malema rumours
Article
/ 12 June 2012

Julius who? ANC ready to rubbish Malema rumours

The ANC will today address rumours that Julius Malema is to be readmitted to the party. He shouldn’t get his hopes up, writes Nickolaus Bauer.

By Nickolaus Bauer
SA’s optimism down as index shows employment slump
Article
/ 11 June 2012

SA’s optimism down as index shows employment slump

South African job seekers are headed for tough times due to slow economic growth and stagnant employment, Adcorp’s latest index has shown.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Unlucky SA: Mkhwanazi’s acting days are over
Article
/ 10 June 2012

Unlucky SA: Mkhwanazi’s acting days are over

Nhlanhla "Lucky" Mkhwanazi’s days as SA’s acting top cop are numbered, as President Zuma looks set to formally replace General Bheki Cele this week.

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANC’s Afrikaner charm offensive slammed
Article
/ 6 June 2012

ANC’s Afrikaner charm offensive slammed

The ANC’s charm offensive towards Afrikaners has been slammed by critics, who say the party is encouraging and underwriting tribal divisions in SA.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Not good enough: New Bafana coach must face harsh truths
Article
/ 5 June 2012

Not good enough: New Bafana coach must face harsh truths

Safa has conceded that the country is at a low point in its soccer history, without a competent replacement for Pitso Mosimane in sight.

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANCYL warns of Zim-style land invasions in South Africa
Article
/ 5 June 2012

ANCYL warns of Zim-style land invasions in South Africa

Farm invasions are "inevitable" should white South Africans not voluntarily hand over land to the government, says the ANC Youth League.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Government told to take a stance against Syria
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Government told to take a stance against Syria

The South African government has come under fire for its apparent failure to act against Syria for alleged human rights violations.

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANC and Goodman Gallery reach agreement on ‘Spear’
Article
/ 30 May 2012

ANC and Goodman Gallery reach agreement on ‘Spear’

The Goodman Gallery and the ANC have agreed to make amends in an aim to end the furore surrounding the controversial painting.

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANC forgives and forgets it didn’t get an actual apology
Article
/ 29 May 2012

ANC forgives and forgets it didn’t get an actual apology

The Goodman Gallery and ANC will host a press conference after initial confusion over the agreement reached between the two over "The Spear".

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANC supporters embark on Goodman Gallery march
Article
/ 29 May 2012

ANC supporters embark on Goodman Gallery march

Ruling party supporters have begun their march on the Goodman Gallery to protest against the controversial ‘Spear’ painting.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Mthembu denies any split in ANC over ‘Spear’
Article
/ 28 May 2012

Mthembu denies any split in ANC over ‘Spear’

The ANC has claimed it is unanimous in its condemnation of ‘The Spear’, despite reports suggesting otherwise.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Richard Mdluli cries foul over suspension technicalities
Article
/ 28 May 2012

Richard Mdluli cries foul over suspension technicalities

The former police spy boss has been suspended by the very man he hoped to replace as SA’s top cop. But his lawyer says he’s not out of the game yet.

By Nickolaus Bauer
The art of marching: ANC ‘Spear’ protest hits the road
Article
/ 28 May 2012

The art of marching: ANC ‘Spear’ protest hits the road

The battle against the controversial "Spear" painting moves to the streets as thousands of ANC supporters prepare to march on the Goodman Gallery.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Freedom vs dignity in art debate
Article
/ 24 May 2012

Freedom vs dignity in art debate

How far can artists go in satirising or sending up the powerful? Nickolaus Bauer reports on different value clashes over Brett Murray’s ‘The Spear’.

By Nickolaus Bauer
‘Battle lines drawn’ as ANC takes ‘Spear’ fight to the streets
Article
/ 24 May 2012

‘Battle lines drawn’ as ANC takes ‘Spear’ fight to the streets

The battle to censor the controversial "Spear" painting looks set to be fought on the streets as the ANC rallied its supporters to mass action.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Zuma painting defaced to ‘prevent civil war’
Article
/ 23 May 2012

Zuma painting defaced to ‘prevent civil war’

One of the men accused of defacing "The Spear" artwork said he did it to defuse a situation that could have turned into a race war.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Classification hearing on ‘The Spear’ postponed
Article
/ 23 May 2012

Classification hearing on ‘The Spear’ postponed

The ANC, though, remains resolute in its court challenge against the controversial painting, even after the artwork was irreparably defaced.

By Nickolaus Bauer
ANC court challenge: The Spear vs Dubul’ iBhunu
Article
/ 22 May 2012

ANC court challenge: The Spear vs Dubul’ iBhunu

The ANC has issued a warning to the judiciary as it takes the Goodman Gallery and City Press to court over Brett Murray’s controversial artwork.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Juju’s bid for NEC absolution fizzles out
Article
/ 21 May 2012

Juju’s bid for NEC absolution fizzles out

Julius Malema’s initial attempts to fight his expulsion from the ANC have failed, after his backers failed to have the matter heard at an NEC meeting.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Zuma artwork: Testing the Constitution
Article
/ 20 May 2012

Zuma artwork: Testing the Constitution

President Zuma’s right to privacy will be pitted against ‘Spear’ artist Brett Murray’s right to freedom of expression as the matter goes to court.

By Nickolaus Bauer
DA vs Cosatu: Charges laid against union federation
Article
/ 16 May 2012

DA vs Cosatu: Charges laid against union federation

DA national spokesperson Mmusi Maimane has laid charges against Cosatu after a protest by the party turned violent in Johannesburg.

By Nickolaus Bauer
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