Editorial

EDITORIAL OPINION Shameless deceit
CORRUPTION or fraud by public figures cannot be ignored or rewarded. If it is, President Thabo Mbeki's ideal of a selfless "new cadre" dedicated to the public good will never come about. SA Rugby Football Union administrator and Eastern Cape MP Z...

The Chiel
Sporting values WHAT value could be put on Mark Andrews and Mark Boucher? It's a difficult question, but if a recent auction of their apparel is anything to go by, Boucher would win hands down. The Selborne Primary Parent Teachers Association h...

Rest in peace, Parks
WE are all crying after the death of Mr Parks Mankahlana. He was such a great person, a hero, especially in having fought for the freedom of black people. He played a major role in the first democratic government as presidential spokesman. He was...

Interesting conundrum
THE editorial, "Jailing journalists" (DD, Oct 25), raises an interesting conundrum: What position would the journalistic fraternity adopt if it was privy to information regarding the death of one of its own, or possibly a head of state? Iain ...

Paralympics live
I WAS saddened by the SABC's attitude of not screening the Paralympics live. The participants deserve the same coverage that was given to the failed team recently. It would be a bonus motivation for them. They bring us glory and respect which w...

Performance above promises
ANOTHER "war on corruption" has been declared in South Africa -- but in the absence of substantial evidence of political will by government at all levels to back up words with deeds, we can expect very little. In fact, given the new local govern...

Young people not inspired to become teachers
RE the Minister of Education's statements ("Asmal decries high failure, dropout rate", DD, Oct 25): I agree that we must "persuade young people, especially matriculants, that teaching was a profession they should consider as a first choice rather ...

Glorified slums not inevitable
THE Property Rates Bill could lead to glorified slums -- but may alternatively lead to better-maintained infrastructure and services. The issue it seems is not redistribution of wealth but the redistribution of poverty. If properly implemented,...