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The South African treasury and central government are finally taking action against under-performance and corruption at provincial government level. Is this the start of a new era of accountability in South Africa, or just a temporary derailment of the national gravy train?

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Pravin Gordhan’s 2010 Budget was a more realistic reflection of South Africa’s State of the Nation. Cuts benefit the poor, focus on education and job creation, increase in sin tax and fuel tax are some of the highlights.

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Zuma’s presidential hotline is declared a success after a few calls as Pravin Gordhan looks set to clean up the SA procurement system. Zille continues to pursue the NPA’s pre-election decision.

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Wonkie thinks Mr Zuma will surprise the country with his choices and positively so. Despite all odds Mr Zuma has ascended to the top job in South Africa and that is no feat to be scoffed at – he is a shrewd politician. One can only hope that the decisions he makes now are sincerely motivated by what is best for South Africa and not what is best for his pals.