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Markus Jooste: The Tragic End of a Corporate Titan
Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff, tragically passed away by suicide amid legal troubles and the collapse of the company. From leading a global retail giant to facing massive fines and imminent legal proceedings, Jooste’s downfall serves as a cautionary tale of corporate greed and the human toll of financial scandals. His story emphasizes the need for ethical leadership and accountability in business.
The Arrest and Death of George Floyd in Police Custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Subsequent Mass Protests Across the United States.
THE GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS are an ongoing series of protests and riots against police brutality that began as a local protest in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan, Minnesota, before spreading throughout the United States and then worldwide. The protests began in Minneapolis on 28 May 2020,… Continue Reading “The Arrest and Death of George Floyd in Police Custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Subsequent Mass Protests Across the United States. “
MEC Panyaza Lesufi Does not Want University to Teach in Official Indigenous Language.
While the country is celebrating indigenous languages on Heritage Day, Gauteng Education MEC, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, is opposed to the establishment of a new university that will teach in Afrikaans, one of the official and indigenous languages of the Republic of South Africa. His… Continue Reading “MEC Panyaza Lesufi Does not Want University to Teach in Official Indigenous Language.”
It is not raining, but pouring on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
For some odd reason, the Public Protector appears to have been in a hurry to make decisions against Minister Pravin Gordhan and President Cyril Ramaphosa in two separate matters, one involving an investigative unit within the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the other… Continue Reading “It is not raining, but pouring on Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.”
The South African National Defence Force is Deployed to the Cape Flats.
CAPE TOWN, with its deep blue skies, the two oceans and table mountain in the background, is one of the most beautiful cities in the World, and yet it is ironic that just a few kilometers from this most beautiful city, which is an… Continue Reading “The South African National Defence Force is Deployed to the Cape Flats.”
Battle Lines are Drawn Between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
Following the release of the public protector’s report that President Cyril Ramaphosa has deliberately misled parliament in connection with a donation of R500 000.00 by Bosasa to his campaign for the ANC presidency in 2017 and that there is evidence of money laundering against… Continue Reading “Battle Lines are Drawn Between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.”
Zuma threatens to withdraw from the State Capture Enquiry in South Africa.
Former President Jacob Zuma’ s lawyers have questioned the line of questioning adopted by evidence leader for the commission, Adv Paul Pretorius. Former President Zuma always said that he would like to be given an opportunity to clear his name as he says that… Continue Reading “Zuma threatens to withdraw from the State Capture Enquiry in South Africa.”
Ramaphosa’s Dream City: A Missed Opportunity for Zuma.
In his State of the Nation address on 20 June 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about building the first city since the end of apartheid in South Africa. This idea and its potential to solve a multitude of social and economic problems is long… Continue Reading “Ramaphosa’s Dream City: A Missed Opportunity for Zuma.”
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