Hope springs. Momentum for a better SA is building in the right direction
Momentum from civil society is building. Although a turbulent period lies ahead, the young SA democracy is sure to emerge stronger. Hope springs.
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Anglogold’s Pityana: Save SA – fire Zuma, corruption’s “sponsor-in-chief”
Anglogold chairman Sipho Pityana followed up his powerful address to ANC heavyweights attending a friend’s funeral, to deliver one of the most brilliant speeches ever heard in the City of Gold.
Brilliant – How Zupta’s nuclear deal will sink SA. New video unpacks facts.
The video unpacks the nuclear realities of what the Zuma Administration wants to visit upon South Africa. Watch it. Or be prepared to repent at leisure.
Al-Bashir: What was Zuma thinking when defying SA Judiciary (ie his boss)?
What was Jacob Zuma thinking when he ignored the institution which is effectively his boss? The country’s top cartoonist Zapiro has some suggestions.
ANC trying to protect Sudan President al-Bashir wanted on genocide charge
South Africa will have to defy its own judiciary or risk the wrath of other African nations if the High Court orders the government to arrest visiting Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir on war-crimes charges.
Comair-SAA in court battle over state bailoutsÂ
Comair’s legal challenge against government’s bailouts of state carrier South African Airways (SAA) is due to start this week.
Additional R14m tax bill for Malema
The SA Revenue Service (Sars) has accused Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema of lying about his source of income and hit him with an additional R14m tax bill, the Sunday Times reported.
Maserati-driving Yengeni back in court on DUI charge
ANC national executive committee member Tony Yengeni is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on drunk driving charges.
Gideon du Plessis: Like uncle like nephew, a dark side to this Aurora
Gideon du Plessis, who has written a piece for our Thought Leaders section, discusses the controversy surrounding Aurora Empowerment Systems. He raises some very important questions and issues. Have a read.
Mailbox: Ponzi birds of a feather…
Biznews community member Detlev Meyer asks how it’s possible that Ponzi vultures continue living a life of obscene luxury without ever being brought to task