March 2012

[SAR]

Julius Malema's threats to take the African National Congress (ANC) to court if it goes ahead with plans to expel him is an attempt to force a political settlement after his legal team failed to delay the proceedings of the National Disciplinary Committee of Appeals (NDCA).

ALL around us there are people living in dangerous places because they are desperate, poor and waiting for housing.

[iMaverick]

Yet again out of synch with its alliance partners, Cosatu was forced to clarify its position on Thursday at the hearings into the Protection Of State Information Bill. It said historical values tied to the Freedom Charter informed its view and told its partners that, in its current form, the bill would reverse gains made by the democratic movement.

[iMaverick]

Dear (Cde) Mr Vavi, we are not normally in favour of open letters masquerading as editorial pieces. Most of them are terribly self-indulgent, sanctimonious and preachy. It is true that we are writing this letter, at least in part, to complain about Cosatu and some of its affiliate members.