Opinions of the day: Gwede Mantashe in the cross hairs
Mineral and Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. (Bloomberg)
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Opinions of the Day: Racism runs deep in Proteas team
The Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team has come under the spotlight once again. This time for discrimination against black players and racial charges of misconduct. Cricket like many other sports in South Africa is rooted in racism. In fact, it has a long history of racism. These roots can be traced back to 1884 …
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Opinions of the Day: Quality education is the key to a successful 4IR
According to the United Nations, “education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and is fundamental for self-respect. It is the key to prosperity and opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. Learning benefits every human being and should be available to all.” Vice-Chancellor …
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Opinions of the day: What’s needed for the success of the digital economy?
We live in an era of technological innovation. Digital technologies have the power to drive change, especially in developing countries. To capitalise on digital transformation and innovation, we need smart policies, more IT developers and affordable and sustainable internet connectivity. “A well-functioning digital economy is necessary to achieve faster economic growth, offer innovative products and …
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Opinions of the Day: Should the national state of disaster end?
Nearly two years ago, on 15 March 2020, the South African government declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. The national state of disaster was put in place to implement Covid-19 restrictions and manage the spread of the virus. Two years later, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Nkosazana …
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Opinions of the day: Ramaphosa criticized for lack of action
In his latest piece for News24, editor-in-chief Adriaan Basson questions the “silent leadership style” of president Cyril Ramaphosa. The article examines reasons why Ramaphosa hasn’t fired Lindiwe Sisulu yet. Does the president have a long-term strategy in mind?Is he a victim of analysis paralysis?Is he terrified of dismissing her?Will her dismissal trigger a Zuma-like misguided …
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Opinions of the Day: Malema flirts with xenophobia while Sisulu hits back again
Julius Malema and by and large the EFF have flirted with xenophobia for some time but this week when he inspected restaurants at the Mall of Africa in Midrand to check the ratio between foreign and South African workers it became an almost inescapable embrace. While the EFF contends that its actions were peaceful, in …
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Opinions of the Day: What’s next for Telkom’s departing CEO?
Sipho Maseko is deeply admired by the South African business community, the calm and strategic chief executive of Telkom is soon set to depart the partly state-owned telecoms giant, but he leaves it on good footing having turned around a company that was once destined for the trash heap. But surely for a CEO as …
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Opinions of the Day: Zuma uses what he despises to avoid accountability and BLSA’s reprieve
Former president Jacob Zuma has shown great disdain for South Africa’s courts in the past, having had to abide by many court orders he didn’t want to and having lost many appeals and other cases. But that doesn’t mean he won’t stop using the very same justice system to try to evade any sort of …
Opinions of the Day: Should we welcome bad business back into society?
If the people who held leadership positions at companies implicated in corruption and other wrongdoing are removed from the business, new leaders brought in and the company is welcomed back to a business body it was once suspended from, does that mean the company is now squeaky clean? Former Bain & Company whistle-blower Athol Williams …
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