When an apology is not an apology

Makhudu Sefara|Published

The punishment meted out to Dina Pule by Parliament was inadequate, writes Makhudu Sefara.

Could you live without working toilets?

Makhudu Sefara|Published

It’s been 20 years since protesters were promised decent services. They’ve been patient until now, writes Makhudu Sefara.

Imperfect world of fading titan

Makhudu Sefara|Published

I wrestle with the thought of Madiba’s relationship with his children, writes makhudu sefara

Coughing up for breakfast

Makhudu Sefara|Published

The trouble with conceited children is that they often prove the most troublesome, without giving much pleasure in return.

The bitter fruits of SA’s liberation

Makhudu Sefara|Published

Amplats’ plans to retrench 14 000 workers should have been foreseen by unionists and politicians, writes Makhudu Sefara

SABC insults memory of Struggle

Makhudu Sefara|Published

It is incredible just how soon we forget.

Trick to neutralise Motlanthe

Makhudu Sefara|Published

With President Jacob Zuma at the helm and Motlanthe in the cold, the ANC would do well to avoid an internal uprising

Trick to neutralise Motlanthe

Makhudu Sefara|Published

Zuma might have many faults, but he is not a fool. If anything, he is a calculating tactician, says Makhudu Sefara.

Motion of no confidence anything but frivolous

Makhudu Sefara|Published

By blocking the motion of no confidence in Zuma, the ANC caucus has perpetuated this saga, says Makhudu Sefara.

Motlanthe’s gamble a grave miscalculation

Makhudu Sefara|Published

The leadership battle will be decided by factionalism and promise of favour

Let’s get back to basics and stay informed

Makhudu Sefara|Published

AN MEC walked up to a pupil at a school in Limpopo and asked: Who is the premier of the province?

Sisulu: how the mighty have fallen

Makhudu Sefara|Published

THERE is an interesting story that is told in political circles, a story that, while somewhat unrelated to the recent cabinet reshuffle, offers instructive insights. ...

Wily Zuma guards his back with Cele

Makhudu Sefara|Published

President Jacob Zuma sounded like a reluctant principal acting against a recalcitrant learner when he fired Bheki Cele.

Sloppiness sinks activist parliament

Makhudu Sefara|Published

IT was on June 9, 2009 when President Jacob Zuma stood up in Parliament to respond to statements and questions put to him following his maiden State of the Nation ...

‘Spear’ may be democracy at work

Makhudu Sefara|Published

IT is a road frequently travelled, ...

Keeping the congress together

Makhudu Sefara|Published

Will it, for the ANC faithful, be a case of rather the devil they know in Mangaung next year, asks Makhudu Sefara.