The ANC’s commitment to non-racialism is unquestionable but it may need another 100 years to deliver a white president. This is not a problem of the organisation’s principles and ideals per se. Instead, it is the legacy of colonialism and apartheid. Of course, when it first started out in 1912, the ANC was an exclusive […]
2008
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People-mountain, people-sea: welcome to our China and … tlickets pliss!
‘Okay, now do you have a bottle opener for me?’ I asked the shop owner of the little store in the train waiting room designated for departures to Suzhou. While we waited for our train I had bought beers for the Chook and for a Kiwi friend who was coming with us, named Ben. Marion, […]
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Lekota dying to form an alliance with the DA
“Congress of the People (Cope) leader Mosiuoa Lekota says his party will not hesitate to form an alliance with the Democratic Alliance if necessary, and that if he and DA leader Helen Zille agree on an issue, he will go to his grave to defend it.” (IOL) “Former defence minister and chairperson of the Congress […]
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At a darktown cakewalk, or, shave and a haircut, two bits
Sometimes, I don’t know if I remember what I’ve done or whether I’ve heard it from other people, or maybe read it in the newspaper. In the courtroom Johan Nel leans forward, elbows on the knees of his new suit pants, and grins at the families of the people he killed. He has had his […]
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Are we good enough for 2010?
OF COURSE, this question has been asked hundreds, if not thousands, of times. It’s been asked about our national soccer team Bafana Bafana and the answer is clearly “No!” It’s been asked of our stadiums and the answer seems to “Yes, if …”. It’s been asked of our transport “systems”, and the answer is “Possibly”. […]
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Yang out; what now for Yahoo!?
Jerry Yang will be stepping down as Yahoo! CEO in the near future; as soon as they find a capable replacement. In an email to the employees, he says the decision to step down was taken jointly with the board. In translation: the board gave a vote of no confidence especially after he let Microsoft […]
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Winston is my hero
When I am feeling down, or lonely, or just bleugh, I turn to Winston. Yes, dear readers, one of the most reliable sources of pleasure in my life is a fuggly New York apartment cat who sneezes, eats like a pig and gets dressed up in funny outfits. I dare you to look at Winston […]
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1861 Mr Malema
Often when the stresses of daily life start getting to me I do a little exercise which helps to put everything back into some sort of perspective. Hopefully it will assist some of you lot as well, in not only easing the pain of modern day living but also in gaining a bit of knowledge […]
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Why Zuma allows Malema to show democracy the finger
Isn’t it astounding? That a man who incites people to murder and violence, who uses hate speech and insults senior members of his party is still around and playing a prominent political role in the ruling party, nogal? Indeed, most people can’t seem to fathom what lies behind Jacob Zuma’s limp excuses for the outrageous, […]
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Here comes T-CUP … for this Saturday afternoon
Yesterday I overhead Sir Clive Woodward, former English rugby team coach of the 2003 winning World Cup fame, tell Matt Dawson, most capped English scrum half with 51 games, to remember T-CUP and I thought what is this? Earl Grey? Chamomile? Our Rooibos? Personally, I am more familiar with a C-cup than a T-CUP and […]
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The Zuma phenomenon
Submitted by Setumo Stone A question has been posed: What are the leadership qualities of Jacob Zuma? Many would attempt to answer this question by reciting the theoretical bull-dust of 3 Rs, 9 Cs, 7Ps of leadership etc. Rather than defining reality and context, these highly intellectual formulae often describe and depict an “ideal” personality […]
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2009 Super 14 draw, broadcast times and Kiwi teams
The 2009 edition of the Super 14 kicks off in Dunedin on Friday February 13, with the Highlanders hosting the Brumbies. The official draw was released on the weekend. The 94-match tournament will end with the final set for May 30. 2009 SUPER 14 SCHEDULE: Week 1 1. Friday 13 February Highlanders v Brumbies Dunedin […]