Confusing Law with SentimentThere seems to be a crisis of conscience in South Africa at the moment, where people are incredibly loose with their interpretations of the law, using it or discounting it, depending on which argument they’re trying to make. The current situation with this Chinese vessel on its way to deliver an arms [...]
Zuma to get a new public faceIt would be an understatement to say that Jacob is in desperate need of better publicity, and in the lead-up to his August trial date, the ANC is concerned about how well-equipped his current communication staff are. Suffice to say, they will join the ranks of the unemployed fairly [...]
A Few Notes….Just a few quick notes today: Firstly, have a read of an interesting op-ed piece in today’s Cape Times by Bennie Bunsee, exploring whether black people have the right to exclusivity. Bunsee argues that just as there are societies (and insurace companies!) for women, black people should have the right to form their [...]
Wrong turn…Well,I certainly got it wrong on Friday suggesting that I didnt think Bob wouldn’t enter a run-off. Apparently after much SADC, EU and UN discussions, Bob decided not to listen to his wife, but instead to listen to his old chums the military, and is now preparing for a battle. Literally, it seems. Yesterday, [...]
The Aftermath of MugabeWell, it now seems fact over speculation that Mugabe will haunt Southern Africa no more. With the parliamentary majority moving to the MDC, even if a presidential run-off occurs (the presidential results have not yet been officially released) in three weeks and Mugabe tricked his way into that, he would have little [...]
Barney Berates ZumaFor those who don’t know him, Barney Pityana packs some serious punch in terms of his political credibility. Pityana is a theologian and human rights activist, founding member of the South African Students’ Organisation, South African Human Rights Commission chairman and an important figure in the Black Consciousness Movement with Steve Biko. So [...]
He’s baaaaack!Not heading past lessons, Eugene Terre’Blanche has resurrected the AWB and is back to his old tricks: “Africa has not yet satiated itself on the blood of our women and our children. The land has inherited our beautiful ones,” he calls. “But I am willing to die for the ashes of my father and [...]
The end is nigh?Bob’s delaying of the ZEC results is an incredibly worrying sign, both for Mugabe himself and for the prospects of a peaceful handover of power. It is incredibly difficult to believe that the real reason for the delay is “logistical problems” and not some last-ditch attempt by Mugabe to affect the outcome. [...]
Poor old T-BonePoor old Thabo. The man is under fire from every quarter, sees foes at every corner and friends running in every direction. He is being goaded by the DA who are accusing him of cowering before the Zuma factions but yet he has little room to manouver. His rather insipid and wholeheartedly transparent [...]
Arms Deal AmnestyIf you’ve been following this blog for a while, this would not have taken you by surprise, but there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes discussion about the possibility of a blanket amnesty for all of those involved in wrongdoing in the Arms Deal. Given the pressure on Mbeki and his cabinet over the largely ‘Zuma [...]
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