SLR Diary: Noxious wines uncorked
Simon Lincoln Reader has a great nose for prominent and influential characters whose qualities infuse our society with a mysterious but undeniably unpleasant odour.
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Protecting the public from Cyril – Busisiwe’s latest move
Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she’s given Cyril Ramaphosa until June 21 to respond to a probe she conducted into a campaign donation he received from Bosasa.
O’Sullivan V Mkhwebane; judge who protects SA more
If South Africa’s Constitution can be likened to the Queensberry Rules, which revolutionised the concept of a fair boxing contest, then Paul O’Sullivan’s “put ém up” challenge to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane promises to be riveting.
SLR Diary: Hairy politics in UK, SA. Who REALLY wants Boris Johnson or Lindiwe Zulu?
SLR wishes President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team good luck, although he’s not convinced there isn’t a Gupta friend or two lurking in the cabinet.
DD Mabuza squeaky clean – courtesy of Mkhwebane
In what is part of a flurry of Public Protector pre-cabinet announcement findings, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has cleared DD Mabuza.
Iqbal SurvĂ©: From Teflon to Velcro – muck’s now starting to stick
Much has happened in the past four months, but from his testimony at the PIC Commission and subsequently. Iqbal Survé remains unapologetic.
A good man stands firm while rogues run free – Booysen’s latest
When an honest policeman trying to do his job gets victimised this badly and his suspects are allowed to continue untouched, it brings new meaning to the saying “justice delayed is justice denied.”
Right of Reply: Iqbal Survé’s dynamic duo dissect fake news allegations
BizNews publishes former Sunday Times journalists Piet Rampedi and Mzilikazi wa Afrika response to Marianne Thamm’s original article.
Busisiwe Mkhwebane; Protecting us against our Public Enterprises Minister
Those seeking a clearer understanding or possible motive for Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s latest attempt at nailing current Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, must take into account a 2014 classified report by former Inspector General for Intelligence, Faith Radebe.
Zondo Commission; the burial yard of Zuptoid political arrogance
The trouble with the corrupting arrogance of power, especially for those in the mid-level waters who facilitate cover-ups or enable rip-offs, is that they believe their crooked seniors make them untouchable.