Political violence in South Africa points to rising tensions in the ANC: Supporters angered by the ANC's choice of a mayoral candidate went on the rampage in Tshwane, South Africa, . Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoProtesters allied to South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) have been on a rampage following a fallout over the party’s choice of a mayoral candidate … [Read more...] about Political violence in South Africa points to rising tensions in the ANC | The Conversation
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Political killings shouldn’t overshadow election process
Political killings shouldn't overshadow election process: Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe says the manner in which the deaths were reported has been exaggerated. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News MEC Lesufi adamant ‘Afrikaans is not under siege’: The MEC says he’s merely working to create a non-racial school environment that offers quality education. … [Read more...] about Political killings shouldn’t overshadow election process
Ntlemeza is using Hawks to fight political agendas
An SACP leader has apparently overheard the Hawks head say he now has mandate to target communists. ...... Read more on: WN.com - Southafrica News The meeting was related to complaints from traditional leaders who want to be consulted on provincial bills. ...... Read more on: WN.com - Southafrica News The bank's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to … [Read more...] about Ntlemeza is using Hawks to fight political agendas
How political interference keeps hurting Africa’s universities | The Conversation
When politics interferes in universities -- overtly or discreetly -- it makes higher education less autonomous. Thomas Mukoya/ReutersPolitical interference in Africa’s universities is not new. Universities’ governance was seen as “captured” for narrow political rather than academic ends during the 1980s and 1990s. Politics shaped everything: patterns of student access, … [Read more...] about How political interference keeps hurting Africa’s universities | The Conversation
South African finance minister forced to walk a difficult political tightrope | The Conversation
South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan had to tread carefully to please many competing interests in his budget. shutterstockThe budget presented by South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan showed a great balancing act. The minister gave welcome tax relief, found money for higher education and continued the country’s economic stimulus packages. He also announced a … [Read more...] about South African finance minister forced to walk a difficult political tightrope | The Conversation
