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 | A bloodless coup by on September 24th, 2008 The ousting of Thabo Mbeki as President of South Africa is nothing short of a bloodless coup. A coup d'etat is defined as "a sudden and decisive action resulting in a change of government illegally or by force". The dismissal of Mbeki and the ... A survival guide to teaching in China by on September 24th, 2008 Have a rucksack for everything you'll need: some schools will not give you a key to your shared office, though keys are given to Chinese teachers. This, I am solemnly told, is for "security" reasons. That is to say, while you will have co... Foucault on intellectuals by on September 23rd, 2008 In 'Truth and power' (1980), Michel Foucault elaborates on different kinds of intellectuals – the 'universal' and 'specific' intellectual, respectively – in the context of the question regarding the political status of science and its... ANC in turmoil: National crisis or business as usual? by on September 23rd, 2008 This week's Talkback question on the Mail & Guardian Online: ANC in turmoil: Political crisis or business as usual? Read more Manuel's resignation sows chaos SA rocked by resignation of ministers Round one to Zuma Have your say ... When Mbeki goes, it will be 'business unusual' by on September 23rd, 2008 Perhaps someone must warn my country men not to gnash their teeth now that the ANC has asked its ... er, former president to return to base. There has been too much political noise following the resignation of President Thabo Mbeki as president of... GP's toxic and seductive phenomenon.. by on September 23rd, 2008 One Friday night, not long ago, I wondered why the youth of GP were dancing. What are they cheerful about in the midst of the countless ills besetting our country? My attempt to find the answer to this question also gives clues to where I have be... President Mbeki and the hornets' nest by on September 23rd, 2008 Once upon a time in a land far, far away there lived a president who was much loved and yet much maligned by his flock. While some considered him very, very good, others thought he was very, very bad and suggested that he take leave of them and flock... Implications of President Mbeki's urgent appeal to the Constitutional Court by on September 22nd, 2008 For the ANC, judgment passed by Chris Nicholson was an opportunity to put a matter against Jacob Zuma to rest. It is widely reported that the decision by the NPA to lodge an application to appeal and consequently by Cabinet to seek legal advice on in... After Mbeki: is 'unity' and 'stability' enough to meet South Africa's challenges? by on September 22nd, 2008 Submitted by Tristan Gorgens Listening to the various reactions to Mbeki's resignation on Sunday I was struck by a the reaction by Archbishop Emeritus Tutu, one of the few ethical, non-aligned leaders left in our country, in which he said, "I ... Interesting times indeed ... the CMRS on Mbeki and leadership by on September 22nd, 2008 The Community of Mandela Rhodes Scholars is committed to four core principles: leadership, entrepreneurship, reconciliation and education. The principle of leadership requires all scholars to commit themselves to ethical leadership; leadership that p... more posts... |
