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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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Following the execution of Janice Linden in China in December 2011 for drug trafficking, Wonkie ponders the issue of capital punishment for such crimes. No doubt Nolubabalo Nobanda is also pondering the same question given she is now sitting in a Thai prison for trying to smuggle 1.5kg of cocaine in her dreadlocks.

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South African parliament passed the Secrecy Bill – what does this mean for South Africa? How much power does the Protection of State Information Bill actually give government to hide corruption? All these questions, and more are answered to help you determine whether SA is on its way to becoming a Banana Republic.

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Following the suspension of Julius Malema from the ANC, Wonkie hopes that the South African youth will turn their eye toward a worthy role model in the Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. She has both attitudes and values that will serve the youth community well should they choose to aspire to be like her.