In her recent editorial piece for News24, Qaanitah Hunter questions whether Cyril Ramaphosa is following a global trend and “quiet quitting” out of his responsibilities as she considers his enthusiasm (or lack thereof) in public office over the past few months. (News24, for subscribers)
AAAM … who’s the BOS? Religion is alive and well in SA politics
Tom Eaton pens for TimesLIVE that the former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng launched a new religious party in South Africa over the weekend. Eaton questions what might the South African healthcare look like under Mogoeng’s leadership, given his opinion that some Covid vaccinations were produced to “advance a Satanic agenda of the mark of the beast”? (TimesLIVE)
Our politicians have no public ethos or empathy for the poor
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to cut perks for ministers and deputy ministers has been interpreted as a sign of concern for public opinion of government. But that would ignore the root of SA’s problem. Its politicians who have long since abandoned any sort of public ethos or compassion for the poor. (Business Day, for subscribers)
Here’s what else we’re reading today:
Excessive use or leaks? Experts on what’s really causing Gauteng’s water problems – News24 (for subscribers)
A little can go a long way when it comes to basic income relief – Business Day
Fiscal credibility deficit persists before medium-term budget – Business Day
Taxpayers deserve accountable public political funding – News24
Hate speech bill will have chilling effect on free speech and could be used to silence political opponents – Daily Maverick
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