Eritrea: 15 years later still no information on jailed senior politicians and independent journalists: The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, Sheila B. Keetharuth, today called on the Eritrean Government to urgently provide information on the whereabouts and state of health of senior government officials and independent journalists arrested on 18 … [Read more...] about Eritrea: 15 years later still no information on jailed senior politicians and independent journalists
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Businessmen can make great politicians, but . . . | The Conversation
Businessmen can make great politicians, but . . .: Herman Mashaba: businessman and newly appointed mayor of Johannesburg. Sowetan/Antonio MuchaveSouth Africa’s economic capital, Johannesburg, has a new mayor, Herman Mashaba. His election marks two watershed moments: he is a member of the Democratic Alliance, which has never run the city before; and he’s a successful businessman … [Read more...] about Businessmen can make great politicians, but . . . | The Conversation
South Africa’s politicians must guard against killer narratives | The Conversation
South Africa's politicians must guard against killer narratives: Supporters of Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters hold a mock coffin of the governing ANC during an election rally in 2014. Reuters/Skyler Reid Humans are a storytelling species that is immersed in and perceives the world through the narratives that shape its emotional and ethical realities. The … [Read more...] about South Africa’s politicians must guard against killer narratives | The Conversation
Politicians, media and business meet at Nando’s Daily Maverick the Gathering
Politicians, media and business meet at Nando's Daily Maverick the Gathering: Heavyweights from the worlds of politics, media and business came together at the fifth Nandos Daily Maverick The Gathering event. Issues of national importance, from the political landscape to the shape of the country’s economy to the looming local government elections came under discussion, and this … [Read more...] about Politicians, media and business meet at Nando’s Daily Maverick the Gathering
South Africa’s politicians will have to adjust to many more coalitions | The Conversation
South African President Jacob Zuma, flanked by ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe (left) and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThis year’s local government elections in South Africa are likely to produce shifts in power at municipal level. They will be the fourth local government elections since a new system of local government was adopted under the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s politicians will have to adjust to many more coalitions | The Conversation
