Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi writes: I have taken note of the decision announced today, by President Jacob Zuma, that he has appointed Ms Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new national police commissioner. Recently, during my Presidency Budget Vote Debate, I had warned that the ANC's policy of cadre deployment is detrimental to our country. Corruption has now ended the … [Read more...] about Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s Warning to Jacob Zuma
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City Press to remove Zuma Spear picture
City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive manner. In an interview this morning on Talk Radio 702, Haffajee said she had taken into consideration everything said about the portrait, and that the debate around it had escalated … [Read more...] about City Press to remove Zuma Spear picture
Zuma hails matric pass rate
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has hailed the 70.2% matric pass rate, saying it is a step in the right direction. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the pass rate, which is an improvement from last year's 67.8%, in Pretoria earlier this evening. In a statement, the President said he was pleased by a steady rise in the pass rate in the National Curriculum … [Read more...] about Zuma hails matric pass rate
Zuma gives Vision 2030 the nod
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the country's National Development Plan (NDP) which was released by the National Planning Commission recently. "The President welcomed the focus on reducing poverty and inequality, and the depth of the proposals," Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said on Thursday. He was speaking following the last ordinary Cabinet meeting of the … [Read more...] about Zuma gives Vision 2030 the nod
More police stations for rural areas
Pretoria - A program has been initiated to speed up the building of police stations to service rural areas nationally, says President Jacob Zuma. Addressing the community of uMzinyathi on Friday during a sitting of the National Council of Provinces on Friday, Zuma said that 30 more police stations will be built in the rural areas across the country. "uMzinyathi will be … [Read more...] about More police stations for rural areas
