A half-mast idea that won’t go away – Nathi Mthethwa’s R22m flag
In some ways it’s the gift that keeps on giving to opposition parties as Nathi Mthethwa indicates the R22m flag project remains on the table.
Nathi Mthethwa
From running up flagpoles to blowing trumpets, Nathi Mthethwa’s orchestra capture
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa faces a backlash from the public over a plan to establish a R30m national orchestra.
Flying the flag of 28 years of alienation
The scandal over a proposed R22m monumental flag illustrates once more that our governing class keeps itself occupied with vanity projects.
Flying flags to divergent memories of SA – FMF
As FMF writer Sindile Vabaza opines, a flag that fails to resonate with the lived experience of its people is a monument to nothing. Pride?
Government flying the tone-deaf flag high – outrage growing
Outrage is growing at government’s plans to build a giant flag at a cost of R22.5m with both the DA and Cosatu calling the project ludicrous.
Alec Hogg’s Inbox: To have a well-educated workforce in future, we must start at Grade 1
Tony Marron’s ideas on education resonated with many members of the BizNews community – including Steuart Pennington who created SA The Good News.
Sports Minister gives rugby permission to start playing again
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux welcomed the news that rugby has been given the green light to return to the playing field, under certain conditions.
Bloomberg View: After Zuma’s phyrric victory, here’s why Mandela is weeping
Given the documentation they have been provided, the 198 worthies who supported Zuma will never be able to plead ignorance on their day of reckoning. History will judge them very harshly.
ANC warned: Put land reform on top of agenda – or face consequences from voters
Political analyst Somadoda Fikeni says the ANC must implement its land reform policies quickly or they will be overtaken by opposition parties.
Malema, Maimane transform Marikana Memorial into anti-Zuma political rally
A highly-politicised three-year commemoration of the Marikana killings saw politicians jostling to promote their affiliations in Rustenburg on Sunday.