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South African Politics

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/ 2 October 2008

New public service minister takes office

New Public Service and Administration Minister Richard Baloyi reported for work on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 October 2008

The itch

The aftershocks from Thabo Mbeki’s sacking continue to reverberate through South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 2 October 2008

A backward leap to command economics

Zwelinzima Vavi’s statements of Cosatu’s views on post-Thabo Mbeki economic policy, recently published in the M&G, are of great importance.

By Peter Draper
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/ 2 October 2008

Kgalema vs Thabo: Workmanship in wordsmithing

Two strikingly different speeches — one saying goodbye, and the other saying hello. Two moods and two different styles.

By Guy Berger
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/ 1 October 2008

Future of Free State premier under spotlight

Beatrice Marshoff remains Free State premier for now, but has been advised that she must leave her post, provincial party officials said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 1 October 2008

Mbeki’s toughest test yet

An ageing Nelson Mandela’s voluntary departure from the presidency in 1999 was a great moment.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 October 2008

On not panicking

Lev David: I’m not panicking. We’re fine for now. And, just in case, we’re stocking up on tinned food, the way we did in ’94.

By Lev David
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Article
/ 30 September 2008

Limpopo, Free State not discussed at ANC meeting

The replacement of the premiers of Limpopo and Free State was not discussed at an NWC meeting, party spokesperson Brian Sokhutu said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 30 September 2008

Unpacking Mbeki: Villain and victim

Humble leaders would have considered it an honour to walk in Madiba’s shoes, but not Mbeki.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 30 September 2008

SA: Society of the spectacle and the out of touch

The axing of Thabo Mbeki has triggered a sense of disorientation and terror in the hearts of the middle classes, both white and black.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 September 2008

Limpopo ANCYL warns against new party

The Limpopo ANCYL will do ”everything in its power to smash” the formation of any party formed in support of Thabo Mbeki, it announced on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 September 2008

Gauteng Premier Shilowa resigns

Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa has resigned. He told reporters on Monday that he had informed provincial party leadership of this in the morning.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 September 2008

Will SA retreat from Africa?

One of the things that former President Thabo Mbeki got right during his term was his relationship with and role on the African continent.

By Kwandiwe Kondlo
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/ 29 September 2008

Western Cape ANC denies obvious rift

One faction claims to have been left out, the other sees it as having defected.

By Pearlie Joubert Author
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/ 29 September 2008

Motlanthe: The man in the middle

The stand-in president is one of the only people who can heal the party’s wounds.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 29 September 2008

Now for the real battle

It is difficult, when punched in the guts, to take a deep breath, although air is what you most fervently desire.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 September 2008

ANC: New party will be a waste of energy

ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete says disgruntled party members who plan to start their own movement are wasting their energy.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 September 2008

Mbeki’s ‘breathtaking’ appeal

The former president is doing everything he can to undo the damage the Nicholson judgement caused to his reputation.

By Adriaan Basson
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/ 28 September 2008

Smooth transition of beards

Zuma has confirmed that it was Motlanthe’s beard, and his ability to stroke it in a reassuring manner, that won him the coveted position.

By Tom Eaton
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Analysis
/ 28 September 2008

Counting the cost of inclusivity

ANC president Jacob Zuma lived up to his promise of a more inclusive ANC last weekend, allowing majority opinion on President Thabo Mbeki’s future.

By Rapule Tabane
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/ 27 September 2008

Zuma: New govt to focus on crime and poverty

ANC leader Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the new government would focus on fighting crime and poverty.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

There is no crisis, says Zuma

ANC president Jacob Zuma on Saturday condemned the media, some political parties and analysts for portraying that there was a crisis in the country.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

Pahad steps down as deputy minister of foreign affairs

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad has resigned, his department announced on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 September 2008

Mbeki’s exit earns African praise and barbs

On a continent where leaders seldom step down, Thabo Mbeki’s resignation earned some plaudits, but the former SA leader also caught some flak.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 September 2008

Crimes of the great denialist

The decision by the ANC to recall President Thabo Mbeki represents the downfall of the most hubristic executive in contemporary South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 September 2008

The full in tray –

Kgalema Motlanthe will find himself with a heavily laden in tray bequeathed to him by former president Thabo Mbeki.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 26 September 2008

New-look Cabinet welcomed

The inauguration of President Kgalema Motlanthe on Thursday and his shuffling of the Cabinet have been roundly welcomed.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 September 2008

SA in ‘good hands’ under Motlanthe, says Mandela

Nelson Mandela on Friday congratulated new President Kgalema Motlanthe, saying the country was in "good hands" after a week of political turmoil.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 September 2008

‘Significant’ support for ANC breakaway, survey shows

Almost a quarter of black people polled in a survey this week support the formation of a breakaway party from the ANC, research company TNS says.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 September 2008

‘A special, emotional and sad moment’

Two of the ministers who resigned from Thabo Mbeki’s Cabinet this week spoke to the Mail & Guardian about why they resigned.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 September 2008

Call for Mr Cool …

Will the new president, Kgalema Motlanthe, come under pressure from Luthuli House to lean on the NPA not to appeal?

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 September 2008

Trevor’s R50bn price tag

Market reaction showed the value of the finance minister’s stock, writes Maya Fisher-French.

By Maya Fisher French
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