“The Young Communist League of South Africa (YCLSA) wants to talk to the ANC Youth League about its president Julius Malema’s insults against South African Communist Party general secretary Jeremy Cronin. It was ‘disgusted’ at the insults against Cronin, who is also the deputy minister of Transport, YCLSA spokeswoman Gugu Ndima said in a statement. […]
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If Jews were suicide bombers
As Jews one of the first things we learn is that suicide is absolutely taboo. It can never be condoned in religious terms and accordingly should never even be contemplated. There are even separate burial laws for those who have done the deed. Of course in logistical terms there are far more compelling reasons why […]
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On air with Ryan Seacrest
Whenever I drive to or home from work during the week there is nothing I enjoy more than listening to 94.7 Highveld Stereo. It’s great fun because the last thing I need or want to hear at that time is some of you lot waffling on about politics on 702 or one of the other […]
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Pardon? Perfect response to Zuma affording Shaik one
Speculation is mounting that President Jacob Zuma will pardon convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik and before Christmas too. This despite previous denials that it was being contemplated. “Zuma not only has the power to pardon, he also has the power to return the R39.2 million that the state confiscated from Shaik — and expunge his criminal record […]
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How can Old Mutual defend the indefensible?
Old Mutual says its investments are dictated by profit and not political considerations. The insurance giant was reacting to a call to shed its investment in the Zimbabwean company that prints the Mugabe government’s propaganda mouthpiece, The Herald newspaper. “Our investments are made for the benefit of our policyholders, meant to meet needs and expectations […]
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If Makwana is chairman, does that make Maroga damaging director?
The Star newspaper reported on Monday that President Jacob Zuma had met with Bobby Godsell on Sunday afternoon, in an apparent departure from his stance not to interfere in state enterprises. Zuma would have shown a lack of confidence in Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan’s ability to handle Eskom’s management crisis, and that he had […]
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Personal classifieds for ANC, DA et al
If you like Peeing in Eldorado, and getting caught in the rain. If you’re not into yoga, and you can’t stand the arms deal drain. Call Patricia at 021 792 6435 —————– Man looking for Women — South Africa From each according to his ability, to each according to his need And man did I […]
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Numsa call to nationalise Sexwale and Motsepe’s wealth is obscene
“The National Union of Metalworkers on Monday called for the nationalisation of the wealth of South Africa’s richest man, Patrice Motsepe, and ANC struggle hero Tokyo Sexwale. This comes after South Africa’s ‘Rich List’ was published by the Sunday Times on Sunday. The list, compiled by Who Owns Whom, showed that Motsepe was the richest […]
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Malema’s praise for Mbeki offers a vital bridge
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has for the first time praised former president Thabo Mbeki as a hero of the ANC, whose struggle credentials can never be erased from the history of the ANC. Malema in the past has been very critical of Mbeki, even accusing him of leading a political conspiracy against President […]
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Last will and testament of President Zuma
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, the undersigned, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma ID Number/Born: 12 April 1942 of (address withheld from you lot) hereby declare this to be my Will, hereby revoking all previous wills or testamentary writings made by me. I nominate Mo Shaik of unknown address to be the Executor (who must please look up […]
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Jansen’s decision is patently wrong
The Free State ANC has confirmed that the party will picket the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday and Tuesday with a protest march planned for next Friday, to the University of the Free State, following an announcement by its Rector Jonathan Jansen that they had pardoned the Reitz Four and invited them to finish their […]
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Nursery rhymes for the Zuma presidency
We did them for President Mbeki so it’s only right. Three blind mice/doctors Three blind docs, three blind docs, See how they run, see how they run, They all ran after a charming life, But couldn’t cut with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a thing in your life, As medical parole? Humpty […]