Amy Witherden
Do not sacrifice judicial independence in the name of transformation — Kriegler
19th August 2009 If the independence of the judiciary was to be preserved, then the South African government's "misguided [methods of] transformation would have to... →
Daily podcast — August 18, 2009
18th August 2009 In today's podcast, Frene Ginwala says that problems with the organisational structure of the ANC have led to a lack of accountability by local... →
Daily podcast — August 17, 2009
17th August 2009 In today's podcast, DA has called for the NCACC to make available all minutes of its meetings; a successful Doha Round trade deal could boost the... →
Daily podcast - August 14, 2009
14th August 2009 In today's podcast, SARB feels its decision to cut the repo rate is justified; World Bank President Robert Zoellick is convinced that this century... →
Polity – News this Week
13th August 2009 →
Daily podcast - August 13, 2009
13th August 2009 In today's podcast, the first joint MinMEc meeting focuses on the impact of the recession; academic freedom is threatened by "the crass use of... →
Daily podcast — August 12, 2009
12th August 2009 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma take a tough line on trade unions; Ban Ki-moon warns that failure to act quickly on climate change could... →
Daily podcast — August 11, 2009
11th August 2009 In today's podcast, opposition leaders accuse President Jacob Zuma of abuse of power; Central Bank Governor Tito Mboweni says that many have tried... →
Daily podcast - August 7, 2009
7th August 2009 In today's podcast, Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni believes that the institution should remain independent and free of political interference;... →
Polity – News this Week
6th August 2009 →
Daily podcast - August 6, 2009
6th August 2009 In today's podcast, government is to create a R2,4-billion job fund; the AfDB sees its commitments double since last year; and Police Commissioner... →
Daily podcast - August 5, 2009
5th August 2009 In today's podcast, Africa's position on climate change negotiations is seen as unified and strong; emerging economies insist on power sharing in... →
Daily podcast - August 4, 2009
4th August 2009 In today's podcast, the creation of a SADC customs union will not be realised by the 2010 deadline; Hillary Clinton begins a seven-nation trip to... →
Daily podcast - August 3, 2009
3rd August 2009 In today's podcast, unity talks between opposition parties are under way to challenge the ANC's dominance; Pascal Lamy of the WTO says that the... →
Daily podcast - July 31, 2009
31st July 2009 In today's podcast, Gwede Mantashe says that inequalities in the SA economy will remain a source of tension; the Department of International... →
Polity – News this Week
30th July 2009 →
Daily podcast - 30/07/2009
30th July 2009 In today's podcast, opposition parties assert that the President has made a mistake in the appointment of the new National Police Commissioner; the... →
Daily podcast - July 29, 2009
29th July 2009 In today's podcast, the DA says that the latest unemployment figures show that the ANC's labour policy is misguided; the IMF estimates that the... →
Daily podcast - July 28, 2009
28th July 2009 In today's podcast, Cope condemns the rise of violent service delivery protests witnessed countrywide; the AfDB says that Africa is coping well... →
Daily podcast - July 27, 2009
27th July 2009 In today's podcast, government hopes to produce a draft Bill on National Health Insurance by December this year; frustration increases at the WTO... →
Daily podcast - July 24, 2009
24th July 2009 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that South Africa will have to wait for an increase in job creation; the South African government... →
Polity – News this week
23rd July 2009 →
Daily podcast - July 23, 2009
23rd July 2009 In today's podcast, ANC T-G Mathews Phosa calls for partnerships to make South Africa better; the WTO's Pascal Lamy warns against contingency... →
Daily podcast - July 22, 2009
22nd July 2009 in today's podcast, the DTI says that it needs assistance from investors if government is to reach its goals of job creation and halving poverty by... →
Daliy podcast - July 21, 2009
21st July 2009 In today's podcast, Helen Zille says that SA's provinces are a bulwark of democracy; the ANC disbands party provincial leadership structures in the... →
Daily podcast — July 20, 2009
20th July 2009 In today's podcast, markets are pleased with the appointment of Gill Marcus as Reserve Bank governor; the nest UN report on global warming will... →
Daily podcast - July 17, 2009
17th July 2009 in today's podcast, Zwelinzima Vavi says that Cosatu and the SACP do not control the President; the UNCTAD says that developing countries need to... →
Polity – News this Week
16th July 2009 →
Daily podcast - July 16, 2009
16th July 2009 In today's podcast, the World Bank's chief economist says that SA needs to accelerate infrastructure development to minimise the impact of the... →
Daily podcast - July 15, 2009
15th July 2009 In today's podcast, Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says that SA's infrastructure project pipeline needs urgent replenishment; SA is viewed as... →
Daily podcast - July 14, 2009
14th July 2009 In today's podcast, the Congress of the People denies leadership contests within the party; World Trade Organisation DG Pascal Lamy says that the... →
Daily podcast - July 13, 2009
13th July 2009 In today's podcast, G8 and MEF climate talks progress but there is still no fair deal; world leaders signal the demise of the G8 wealthy nations... →
Daily podcast - July 10, 2009
10th July 2009 In today's podcast, Cape Judge President John Hlophe says that South Africa's law needs to be Africanised; the WWF proposes a new global financial... →
Polity – News this week
9th July 2009 →
Daily podcast - July 9, 2009
9th July 2009 In today's podcast, economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz avers that the rigid application of inflation targeting is a ‘costly mistake'; leaders of... →
Daily podcast - July 8, 2009
8th July 2009 In today's podcast, two high-level leaders resign from Cope; World Bank president Robert Zoellick welcomes a Group of Eight plan to invest billions... →
Daily podcast - July 7, 2009
7th July 2009 In today's podcast, SA's powerful trade unions will continue to escalate strike action unless President Jacob Zuma's government meets its demands... →
Daily podcast - July 6, 2009
6th July 2009 In today's podcast, the Young Communist League backs the ANC Youth League's call for the nationalisation of mines; US President Barack Obama's... →
Daily podcast - July 3, 2009
3rd July 2009 In today's podcast, government says that civil servants will have to temper their demands for wage increases with understanding for the recession;... →
Polity – News this Week
2nd July 2009 →
Daily podcast - July 2, 2009
2nd July 2009 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says that South Africa's low debt-to-GDP ratio means that government can maintain its present... →
