http://mg.co.za/rss/national RSS Feed for the Mail & Guardian Online: National en-gb Fri, 25 May 2012 14:50:22 +0200 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:50:22 +0200 http://mg.co.za editor@mg.co.za (Chris Roper) 15 http://cdn.mg.co.za/global/mgonlinelogo.jpg http://mg.co.za/rss/national http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-anc-forces-pikoli-sacking/ The former head of the National Prosecuting Authority, advocate Vusi Pikoli, finds himself unemployed again because of political interference. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:15:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-anc-forces-pikoli-sacking/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-tik-and-hiv-a-ticking-time-bomb/ A study by the Centre for Health and Prevention Studies at New York University has found that the use of tik leads to dangerous sexual behaviour. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:59:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-tik-and-hiv-a-ticking-time-bomb/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-out-with-the-old-african-elite-says-mbeki/ Moeletsi Mbeki says the "African elite" is bleeding South Africa dry with over-consumption, adding the country is in need of "new politics". Thu, 24 May 2012 23:51:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-out-with-the-old-african-elite-says-mbeki/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-ex-minister-has-new-home-in-mdc/ Expelled last year from Zanu-PF, Tracy Mutinhiri, the former deputy labour and social welfare minister, has joined the opposition. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:32:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-ex-minister-has-new-home-in-mdc/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-moeletsi-mbeki-sa-becoming-de-industrialised/ Moeletsi Mbeki criticised SA, saying it is being turned into a welfare state because of an alliance between the black political elite and the poor. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:13:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-moeletsi-mbeki-sa-becoming-de-industrialised/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-why-nkosinathi-nhleko-is-police-chief-frontrunner/ It is not the first time the director general of the labour department has been tipped for the position. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:04:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-why-nkosinathi-nhleko-is-police-chief-frontrunner/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-axe-cele-inquiry-tells-zuma/ A court challenge by suspended police chief Bheki Cele could stymie the president's bid to save crime intelligence lynchpin Richard Mdluli. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:58:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-axe-cele-inquiry-tells-zuma/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-linked-water-boss-gets-job-back/ Despite damning reports and default judgments, the minister overrode a selection panel's decision. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:47:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-linked-water-boss-gets-job-back/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-boost-for-traditional-courts/ Some women in Limpopo's Vhembe district say their traditional powers should be expanded, writes Kwanele Sosibo Thu, 24 May 2012 20:30:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-boost-for-traditional-courts/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-public-service-system-needs-overhaul/ The Public Service Commission this week told Parliament that the system of recruitment of heads of government departments needed a "rethink". Thu, 24 May 2012 20:23:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-public-service-system-needs-overhaul/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-free-state-limpopo-premiers-face-provincial-upheaval/ Free State premier Ace Magashule is facing down disgruntled ANC members who are hoping to oust him at the party's provincial conference in June. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:02:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-free-state-limpopo-premiers-face-provincial-upheaval/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-crumbling-hostels-refuse-to-go-away/ A lack of management as well as distrust and infighting have brought redevelopment to a halt. Kwanele Sosibo reports. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:51:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-crumbling-hostels-refuse-to-go-away/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-et-verdict-less-roar-more-grumble/ Venterdorp is little different after the Terre'Blanche judgment. But the nature of racism may have changed, writes Phillip de Wet. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:44:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-et-verdict-less-roar-more-grumble/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-could-cripple-black-legal-firms/ The battle has shifted from the courtroom to the bottom line as attorneys fight to get their fees. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:32:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-debt-could-cripple-black-legal-firms/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-policy-documents-reveal-an-sacp-still-at-sea/ The SACP appears to be at a political crossroads if its policy documents released this week are anything to go by, writes Charles Molele. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:25:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-policy-documents-reveal-an-sacp-still-at-sea/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-about-turn-in-support-for-zuma/ Union bosses punt ANC president as a friend of the working class ahead of leadership battles. Matuma Letsoalo reports. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:14:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-about-turn-in-support-for-zuma/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-challenging-preconceptions-about-society/ Owner of the Goodman Gallery, Liza Essers defends visual art's ability to challenge and shape consciousness and to shift people's hearts. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:03:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-challenging-preconceptions-about-society/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-freedom-vs-dignity-in-art-debate/ How far can artists go in satirising or sending up the powerful? Nickolaus Bauer reports on different value clashes over Brett Murray's 'The Spear'. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:54:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-freedom-vs-dignity-in-art-debate/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-fine-art-of-drawing-the-line/ Sean O'Toole explores some of the portrayals of the naked black body that have elicited fierce reactions in SA's recent past. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:42:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-the-fine-art-of-drawing-the-line/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-many-states-will-imprison-those-who-insult-officials/ President Jacob Zuma is not the only world leader who has turned to the law in an effort to stifle criticism about himself, writes Fatima Asmal-Motala Thu, 24 May 2012 18:29:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-many-states-will-imprison-those-who-insult-officials/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-battle-lines-are-drawn-as-anc-takes-spear-fight-to-the-streets/ The battle to censor the controversial "Spear" painting looks set to be fought on the streets as the ANC rallied its supporters to mass action. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:19:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-battle-lines-are-drawn-as-anc-takes-spear-fight-to-the-streets/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mdluli-suspension-a-matter-for-employer-and-employee/ Richard Mdluli's possible suspension is a matter "between employer and employee", police spokesperson Brigadier Lindela Mashigo has said. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:54:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mdluli-suspension-a-matter-for-employer-and-employee/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-da-opposes-traditional-courts-bill/ The Democratic Alliance will oppose the draft traditional courts Bill in its entirety, says party leader Helen Zille. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:33:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-da-opposes-traditional-courts-bill/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-appoints-judges/ President Jacob Zuma has appointed judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal and various high courts in the Eastern and Northern Cape. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:08:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zuma-appoints-judges/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zumas-interdict-hearing-against-the-spear-turns-chaotic/ The application to ban artist Brett Murray's controversial painting "The Spear" has been postponed indefinitely, the South Gauteng High Court ruled. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:04:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-zumas-interdict-hearing-against-the-spear-turns-chaotic/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-concourt-gives-reasons-for-dismissing-saratoga-case/ The ConCourt has given reasons for dismissing the case to force the City of Jo'burg to provide plans to move residents from Saratoga Avenue. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:48:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-concourt-gives-reasons-for-dismissing-saratoga-case/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-another-body-pulled-from-kleinzee-mine/ Rescuers have removed one more body from the Bontekou mine at Kleinzee, where about 15 illegal miners were trapped by loose gravel. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:21:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-another-body-pulled-from-kleinzee-mine/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-rio20-the-countdown/ A spirit of determination has prevailed at the UN press briefing about the Rio+20 conference which will take place in Brazil later this year. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:22:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-rio20-the-countdown/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mokonyane-awaits-mmemezi-explanation/ Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane is waiting for an report by provincial housing minister Humphrey Mmemezi of his alleged misuse of government funds. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:57:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-24-mokonyane-awaits-mmemezi-explanation/ http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-concourts-saratoga-avenue-eviction-ruling-expected/ The Constitutional Court is to hand down its ruling on extending the eviction deadline of occupiers of a building on Saratoga Avenue on Thursday. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57:00 +0200 http://mg.co.za/article/2012-05-23-concourts-saratoga-avenue-eviction-ruling-expected/