In the past, dissatisfaction about the provision of services such as water and electricity was largely confined to black residential areas, writes Mike Siluma.
It would be the height of irony were President Cyril Ramaphosa to be found wanting on the allegations levelled against him over the theft of cash at his Phala Phala game farm, writes Mike Siluma.
Perhaps it’s because of our history of division and suspicion. Or even pent-up anger about the unfulfilled promise of a better life in the new SA. But I’m often struck by how, in what passes for debate on matters of national importance, we tend to so glibly talk past each other, writes Mike Siluma.
When former president Thabo Mbeki warns against criminals in ANC ranks but his successor Jacob Zuma points to criminality outside the party, who are you inclined to believe?