Citizens must always be vigilant that the exceptional powers do not become permanent and that the powers are not used to achieve other objectives.
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A strategic partnership that is mutually rewarding and beneficial between Nigeria and South Africa should be the aim of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Nigeria.
The current spate of travel bans is rather hasty and irrational given that we know that the variant is in several countries already.
FW de Klerk as National Party conservative was paradoxically the right leader at the right time to relinquish white minority rule.
The election results raise the real possibility that the ANC could be looking at another defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The increased and diverse number of contestants shows a citizenry that is unwilling to leave its fate in the hands of ineffective incumbents.
A strong, courageous and dedicated Chief Justice will provide the leadership desperately needed to turn the administration of justice around.
The judge responsible for authorising the covert monitoring of communications has found that claims by journalists that they were being spied on were credible.
Exactly when the ANC’s reign will end rides on what the party does or does not do between now and its elective conference in 2022.
The ANC’s choice of parliamentary Speaker reflects poorly on the party leadership and contrasts starkly with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to uncorrupt governance.
Cabinet reshuffles are always much less important events than the hype which surrounds them would suggest.
The Communist Party draws most of the members from South Africa’s mainly young, unemployed people, a group that keeps growing.
There is no substance to the view that poor people are lazy and prefer to live on handouts from the state rather than seek work.
The army may help create a more stable and secure environment in the short term, but this is unlikely to result in sustainable and lasting peace.
The violence wreaked its damage because South Africa’s journey to democracy remains incomplete. It sends a sharp message that the country must look its past far more squarely in the eye.
The extent to which presidents adhere to the constitutional written code will have profound implications in relation to their use of executive power.
South Africa’s Constitutional Court should offer no apology for its split judgments.
An uncomfortable reality is that looting is perceived by the looters to be socially acceptable and is often encouraged and endorsed within social and community networks.
After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.
The posturing is bound to continue. But at the age of 78 Jacob Zuma’s long day in the sun is over.
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