In his fortnightly column in Business Day, John Kane-Berman argued that the South African Government has scored two own goals in its administration of the coutry. These blunders by the ANC have made even Sweden, a generous donor to the ANC during its struggle for power, voice disappointment in the ruling party.
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Media Release: Complaints that the press ombudsman is ineffective are groundless. 22 September 2010
This week the South African Institute of Race Relations argued that claims that the press ombudsman is ineffective and/or biased against the African National Congress (ANC) and the Government are groundless.
Media Release: URA cautions South Africa’s Government on Lonmin rights snatch - 06 August 2010
This morning the Institute’s Unit for Risk Analysis warned the Government that it was undermining investor sentiment on South Africa
Media Release: Statement by the South African Institute of Race Relations on the arrest of Sunday Times journalist Mzilikazi wa Afrika- 5th August 2010
This morning the South African Institute of Race Relations released a statement on the arrest of Mzilikazi wa Afrika.
Press Statement: Threats of xenophobic violence - 13th July 2010
The Unit for Risk Analysis at the South African Institute of Race Relations has urged senior leaders in Government to make a series of concerted public statements condemning threats of xenophobic violence.
Press Statement: Unit for Risk Analysis report on healthcare services in South Africa - 28th June 2010
The South African Institute of Race Relations has warned that any proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) system would threaten the excellence of South Africa’s private healthcare sector.
Press Statement: Unit for Risk Analysis warns on land reform proposal - 15th March 2010
The Unit for Risk Analysis at the South African Institute of Race Relations has described the proposed nationalisation of agricultural land in South Africa as a potentially cataclysmic event for South Africa’s economy.
Deservedly, Pravin Gordhan’s budget has been widely praised. But a fundamental question arises: does the country get value for money from a government which appropriates an increasing slice of GDP? Here is what John Kane-Berman wrote in today's edition of Business Day:
John Kane-Berman has resumed his column in Business Day. The edition of 15th February 2010 the follows below:
Press Statement: Mpshe must stay off the Bench - 11th February 2010
The South African Institute of Race Relations calls upon the General Council of the Bar, which has already objected in strong terms to the appointment of state official Mokotedi Mpshe as an acting judge, to bring an urgent action to have this appointment set aside.