It honestly makes no sense that almost everything gets named after Nelson Mandela and other names are culled.
The ANC has realised that local government needs to be less politicised and more focused on efficiency and service delivery.
The need and usefulness of the provinces has been debated endlessly without reaching a conclusion.
The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> spoke to Justice Minister Jeff Radebe about the discussion documents on the transformation of the judiciary.
The ruling party’s idea of reviewing the powers of the Constitutional Court has induced panic.
Unlike in sport, the key battles taking place seem to have no clear resolution — leaving us all at a loss.
Cash-strapped provinces such as Limpopo and Gauteng have complained that pay hikes for government employees are among the reasons for their troubles.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe wailed on Monday about national executive committee (NEC) members being "snakes" and a "fifth column.
Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu might have deserved the expulsion that came their way given their consistent arrogance and air of invincibility.
It appears that, now that Lindiwe Mazibuko is in the driving seat, her troubles are only starting, writes <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
In addition to purging troublesome ministers President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet shuffle propelled a number of rising ANC stars into the limelight.
Some observers believe this week’s Cabinet shuffle was the moment when Jacob Zuma finally showed that he was a decisive leader.
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/ 21 October 2011
Months after the <i>New Age</i> reported that police commissioner General Bheki Cele was to be shipped off to Japan, he remains in his post.
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/ 21 October 2011
In the countdown to the ANC’s elective conference nothing can be taken at face value.
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.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula is likely to move further up the greasy pole if, as is strongly rumoured, President Jacob Zuma shuffles his Cabinet.
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.
‘Mac Maharaj is the new prime minister. Mac is a Zuma loyalist brought in to consolidate the Jacob Zuma alliance before the Mangaung conference.
The appointment of Mac Maharaj as President Jacob Zuma’s new spokesperson caught many in the government and the ANC by surprise.
<b>Rapule Tabane</b> spoke to Blade Nzimande about his continued support for President Zuma, his fight with Cosatu and views on nationalisation.
When we call for strong leadership, don’t forget that’s what we had under the former president, says <b>Rapule Tabane</b>.
The battle for Cosatu is on a knife edge. This week its central committee postponed debates as lobby groups pulled it in different directions.
While people wring their hands about Julius Malema and his ramblings, the real prospect of further xenophobic attacks goes unnoticed.
When the government announced that President Jacob Zuma was planning yet another trip to Libya, several questions immediately came to mind.