A cursory squizz through YouTube will tell you a lot about Mugabe, a man who is recorded all over the internet as having something to do with Zimbabwe. He is variously referred to as one of the liberators of Africa — having served the liberation movements of Africa since his youth and as the tyrant […]
2010
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The dancing polygamist meets the stoical monogamist
What everyone is waiting for from Zuma is leadership. It has been sorely lacking at home and now he has fluffed the chance to exhibit it on the international stage that former president Thabo Mbeki bestrode with such confidence.
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Mama Lulu’s selective high heels of culture: An open letter
Whatever you believe is arts minister, is … Bhota Mam Lulu, “Been meaning to write to you for a while now since your dramatic promotion to handle the very complex portfolio of arts and culture for our country and the high level reinforcement through the misdeployment of the former premier of Gauteng. The two of you […]
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Dear Jules …
His Excellency, the President Messier JS Malema, Esq. c/o ANC Youth League Luthuli House, Sauer Street Johannesburg, South Africa Dear Jules As you know I attempted, of my own volition, to save your political career at the end of August 2009, with the publication of a electronic booklet, called the Prosperity of Our Potential. Written […]
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Time for SuperSport United to conquer Africa
By Sydwell S Hlongwane SuperSport United have proved their dominance in the the Absa Premiership, winning the league championship three times in a row. They have proved beyond any reasonable doubt that they are the best team in the South African league at the moment. Before their local league becomes boring, they need to start […]
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One hundred days to being screwed over
I don’t like press conferences. Organised to propagate nothing more than a particular message, they are spaces where real questions are rarely asked because they are really no place for real answers. Everything is pre-empted, rehearsed, and answers are a performed act, designed by media experts, advisers and prom queen mothers. Everyone knows that real […]
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91% of CEOs are white. Shocking.
Black people constitute 87% of the economically active population, yet just 9% of CEOs are people of colour. Sixteen years ago the country was liberated through a protracted negotiations process that began way before political prisoners were released in 1989. The people of South Africa gained political freedom, both black and white. Unfortunately economic liberty […]
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Kate Turkington and I on Radio 702… etcetera
Thabonk! Skrreek! The bottom part of our bed collapsed at about two in the morning the other day here in Shanghai . “Oh for – – sake!” Marion, The Chook, moaned as we lay there in a half-resurrected position, sleepily trying to figure out what had happened. “Let’s sort it out in the morning,” I […]
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Zuma must answer his critics with statesmanship
South African President Jacob Zuma was given a warm welcome by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, upon his state visit to Britain on Wednesday, with a Horse Guards’ Parade followed by a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace. It was a royal spectacular with all the tradition, pomp and ceremony that only the British seem to […]
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Our 100-day window of opportunity
By Dave Harris An ancient Chinese proverb states that “even the gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities”. The 2010 Fifa World Cup has ushered in a window of opportunity for all South Africans to seize with both hands! To put our best foot forward towards healing the old wounds of our tragic […]
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Our best chance to fulfill Mandela’s vision
Any lingering doubts about South Africa’s ability to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup have surely been laid to rest with this week’s 100-day countdown festivities. And the most pleasing aspect of this important milestone was not the magnificent new stadiums that were unveiled to the international media or the controlled flurry of activity as […]
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Gaffie syndrome
By Duncan Newton Keal I have to consider myself one of the most committed sports fans. I have been supporting the Sharks and Proteas with blind passion for numerous years, only to consistently have my heart broken as they conspire to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Currently based in the Land of the […]