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Bantu Mniki

Bantu Mniki holds a BCom Honours in Management and works as a director in the education sector. He is passionate about nation building and its relevance in the story of South Africa. He loves writing and believes in its power to inform, unite, and inspire people.

EFF leader Julius Malema's association with allegations of corruption is not new
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BANTU MNIKI | No loudspeaker this time: Malema must answer

Julius Malema is an established loudmouth whose style of politics has delivered many “benefits” for him throughout his political career.

Social development minister Dina Pule
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BANTU MNIKI | Reappointing Dina Pule as minister does not align with ubuntu

The appointment of Dina Pule to the important job of heading the department raised serious debate, particularly in that Pule was replacing Sisisi Tolashe, who was dismissed for impropriety.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING| Malema must account for alleged Khan connection

His relationships with Khan, tobacco industry players, and the behind-the-scenes machinations for self-interests were on display for all to see at the Madlanga Commission

The thinking that emerged from this summit was that Africa is well placed to make the most of the latest tech innovations, particularly in the powerful AI sector. File photo

Africa faces defining AI crossroads

“Across Africa there are integrations between banks, governments and payment systems that often don’t exist elsewhere because necessity has driven innovation here.”

The temporary shelter site in Durban where Malawian nationals waited to be relocated to Limpopo ahead of planned marches. File photo

BANTU MNIKI | High levels of uncertainty seem to be an ever-present factor in SA

By the time this article is published, the much talked about June 30 protests will have come and gone.

The Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis. Picture: Ruvan Boshoff

BANTU MNIKI | Hill-Lewis playing risky game with cabinet reshuffle

The DA’s newly elected leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has just made a bold political move.

The shockingly poor performance of the Cape Town port seems to have been driven by the decline in port infrastructure. File photo

From ports to people: the high cost of wasted potential in SA

According to the World Bank and S&P Global Container Port Performance Index, SA occupies two distinct rankings.

Participants dressed in colourful traditional attire take part in the Africa Day cultural parade from King Dinuzulu Park to the Durban Playhouse in Durban on Monday, celebrating African unity, diversity, heritage and solidarity during the KwaZulu-Natal provincial Africa Day celebrations led by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli.

FRANKLY SPEAKING | If there’s a moment that calls for African unity, it is this one

Life has a curious tendency of throwing in distractions at times when there are great opportunities. These seem like inevitable tests that expose whether we focus on distractions or opportunities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa.

FRANKLY SPEAKING | Ramaphosa’s manoeuvres echo Zuma-era tactics

True to form, the president is putting our constitutional architecture to the test.

Regardless of the intentions of the political interests in the Phala Phala scandal, our justice system is delivering, says the writer. Stock photo.

FRANKLY SPEAKING | From the arms deal to Phala Phala, our courts stand tall

The Constitutional Court has referred the Phala Phala matter back to parliament. This is good enough reason for hope.

Former social development minister Sisisi Tolashe. File photo.

FRANKLY SPEAKING | Minister Tolashe’s SUV scandal deepens ANC trust crisis

Social development minister Sisisi Tolashe apparently told the ANC’s integrity commission that she registered the two donated Chinese SUVs in her children’s names to protect the cars from possible seizure by creditors.

Transport minister Barbara Creecy wants to restore SA's railway system.

FRANKLY SPEAKING| Repairing the destruction of transport system a key factor in boosting economy

One of the oft-mentioned forms of the development of children is their path through destruction.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING | Malema has not done this nation any service

The disregard for the law in SA is now a subculture, to a significant extent because of the ease with which politicians intentionally attack the judiciary.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING | Global economy demands multilateralism over division

The shocking oil price hike resulting from the conflict in the Middle East is a brutal reality.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING | Running a country serious business for government and citizens

Governing a country is serious business. The consequences of failure are dire and often create their own momentum into chaos.