THERE comes a moment in public life when explanations stop helping and start hurting. Tshwane has reached that moment.
What is happening around the city’s suspended chief financial officer is not a technical argument about rules. It is not a PR mess that a careful statement can fix.
It is something much darker. It is a clear view of how quietly, how dangerously, our understanding of accountability has changed inside South Africa’s public institutions.
At the Madlanga Commission, Gareth Mnisi defended his actions with a very simple argument. There was no payment. No bribe. No direct business interest. So, he said, there…
Censorship Issues: While South Africa has a free press, there have been instances
of censorship and pressure on journalists.
TeederSmartie
\”Reeeelly??\” says Van.
\”Ja\”, says the larnie. \”Check, there\’s someone up front now, I\’ll show you!\”
He starts steering towards the pedestrian, grinning from ear-to-ear, then at the last second he swerves back onto the road. But he hears a terrific \’thud\’, and he glances left to see Van closing the door.
\”What the hell, man!\’ he shouts.
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Gumby Train
Russia: You have two cows. When you get sober you remember that the mafia took them away from you, so you actually have none.