What does Vladimir Putin really want in Ukraine?

Confusion, confusion, confusion! This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin, increasingly isolated from Western conversations, keeps the world on its toes. Because only he has any answers.

David Lewis to Zuma: Fire your imbongi for lies about Thuli Madonsela

An imbongi is the African version of the medieval court jester. Except that instead of occasionally poking fun, this clown dances and shouts praises about his employer, usually when the boss enters a gathering. The human equivalent of those accursed blue light convoys infecting South African cities. But sometimes imbongis can go to far. As did the Deputy Minister … Read more

MKMVA: Thuli thinks she is God… Who are Madonsela’s handlers?

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela must tell the country who her “handlers” are, the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans’ Association (MKMVA) said on Monday. “If advocate Thuli Madonsela feels more powerful and above the Constitution, she should tell the country who her handlers are,” MKMVA chairman Kebby Maphatsoe told reporters in Johannesburg. The Star reported on … Read more

SA’s newest intelligence operation: Coming in from the cold, going into the heart of business

South Africa’s newest commercial intelligence operation has captured the attention of Biznews blogger Alexx Zarr. This piece touches on an interesting outfit called Foresight Advisory Services Ltd and reminds us that spying is prolific in this globally interconnected world. Fingers have been pointed in the international media at state-owned enterprises in countries like Russia and … Read more