Farewell to the RDM’s Sparks, Preece – giants of SA journalism’s Golden Age
Barry D. Wood, who started his career in South Africa, sent us the moving tribute to former Rand Daily Mail editor Allister Sparks.
Barry D. Wood, who started his career in South Africa, sent us the moving tribute to former Rand Daily Mail editor Allister Sparks.
“There is a clear lack of national leadership, the governing party is like a headless chicken. We are in a leadership quagmire.” – Theo Venter,political analyst at North West University in Potchefstroom.
South Africa’s biggest parties have failed to form coalition governments in major economic hubs following elections this month, raising the prospect of less stable minority administrations.
When President Jacob Zuma fired Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister it changed the course of history for him and most probably for South Africa too.
Daniel Silke says Jacob Zuma’s sombre SONA sets it all up for Pravin Gordhan’s budget – and now shows just how powerful he may be.
Well known political commentator Aubrey Matshiqi says most people will be disappointed by tonight’s State of the National address as it’s likely to lack much detail.