EDITORIAL: Amcu threatens its own position
If democratic worker representation is Amcu’s goal, it should be supporting Lonmin’s efforts to review the union recognition systemEDITORIAL: At the mercy of the taxman
The Tax Administration Act brings with it tremendous new powers for the South African Revenue ServiceEDITORIAL: Gigaba’s odd ideas about business
Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba’s sense of timing is almost as poor as his understanding of how business works
EDITORIAL: A week off for a week’s pay?
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk’s proposal to develop low-cost holiday resorts for working-class South Africans is a doable idea
NEW YORK POST: Foxes ruling US’s henhouse
In the past few weeks, a crime spree in Albany has converted the state legislature into one giant 'rubber room' — for politicians
EDITORIAL: How much should we pay?
The question we grapple with as a society is what price we are prepared to pay to 'normalise' South Africa
EDITORIAL: Congo mission is fraught with risk
The DRC will remain Africa’s Gulliver, tormented by its puny neighbours and impeding progress on the colossal power that should be transforming the continent as a whole
DAILY NATION: End mixed signals on International Criminal Court
Different arms of government have been sending mixed signals on Kenya’s position on the trials at the International Criminal Court
EDITORIAL: Problems stored up for the future
Anglo American Platinum’s new restructuring plan has many risks
EDITORIAL: Time for Africa to seize the moment
This is an exciting time for Africa, with investors scouring the continent for opportunities in what is considered the world’s last frontier of growth
FINANCIAL TIMES: Clear up murky oil markets
Raids on the offices of several oil majors this week have shed more light on the lack of transparency and regulation in commodities marketsNEW YORK TIMES: Fatal flaws in death penalty
Florida is one of the few states that allows a jury to recommend a death sentence based on a majority vote
EDITORIAL: South African businesses eye escape abroad
According to a Grant Thornton survey, 19% of local businesses are placing investments offshore rather than in South Africa
EDITORIAL: ANC not for testing leaders
The Free State ANC’s unwillingness to test Ace Magashule’s popularity is a sad indictment of the party’s attitude to democracy in the organisation and South Africa
FINANCIAL TIMES: Fair deal for poor countries
When citizens do not know how much their governments are paid for minerals, they cannot ensure the revenue is well spent
EDITORIAL: Of elves and fairy tales...
The sun has sadly set on the blissful age of free information and a new age has begun
FINANCIAL TIMES: Chance to reinvigorate the World Trade Organisation
Can Roberto Azevêdo as the head of the World Trade Organisation revive an organisation struggling to retain its influence?
EDITORIAL: Analysis of BEE costs needed
It is bad enough for potential investors to know that the playing field is tilted against them; even worse when they are not sure how steep the slope is going to be
THE NEW YORK TIMES: US accuses China of attacks
There seems little doubt that China’s computer hackers are engaged in an aggressive campaign of cyberespionage directed at a range of government and private systems in the US
EDITORIAL: Jobs wanted, not promises
People want opportunities, not handouts, and that means actual jobs, not more promises
THE GUARDIAN, NIGERIA: Seeing through glass darkly
The limiting characteristics of the ban on tinted glass in Nigeria outweighs the benefits
The Third Umpire
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. The report by Parliament’s research unit proves conclusively that she is not up to the task. She needs to take a long fishing break.
National Union of Metalworkers of SA general secretary Irvin Jim, for his thinly veiled threats about his union not approving foreign welders at Medupi, which are, surely, a prelude to instigating strike action.
Mining magnate Mick Davis. He has taken Xstrata from a $500m business to a $50bn one, and fully deserves his payout — and we expect he might be spending more time in SA, which might be good for us too.
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