A few weeks ago we celebrated the start of a new year and a new decade. This gave us an opportunity to reflect on our plans for the year ahead but also to think deeply about the challenges that confront us. Of these challenges, and perhaps the most pressing, is the need to build a capable state. This is a task that does not capture the imagination of most people, yet it is essential to everything we want to achieve.
“The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them” - Karl Marx
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Last year’s NW matrics are celebrating an incredible pass rate of 86.8% at spot number three nationally for the province. We as parents are very proud of these learners, however it is inhuman, insensitive, illegal and unconstitutional for unscrupulous school principals to refuse learners access to their statements because of the outstanding school fees.
Firstly, let me start by appreciating the support received from Minister of Police Bheki Cele and South African Police.
MAFIKENG MAIL – PARLIAMENT: The sixth democratic Parliament has had a demanding 28 weeks since its establishment following the May general election and this is likely to continue next year.