FF+ action against Malema won’t work

Pierre De Vos|Published

The FF+ poses a greater risk to our democracy than Julius Malema's EFF ever would, writes Pierre de Vos.

Mogoeng echoes what we’ve said for years

Pierre De Vos|Published

What the chief justice said about transformation might upset some people. But it is not constitutionally controversial, says Pierre de Vos.

DA’s stinking hypocrisy over king

Pierre De Vos|Published

Trollip is "very proud" to welcome a criminal, King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. Hypocrisy? Definitely, says Pierre de Vos.

Land redistribution stuck in mire

Pierre De Vos|Published

Policy fine-tuning must stop property owners holding out for big payouts without opening a door to graft, says Pierre De Vos

Sub judice rules no more

Pierre De Vos|Published

Media almost never thought to pose a risk of prejudice, writes Pierre de Vos

Nkandla spending put in perspective

Pierre De Vos|Published

One has to be innovative with one’s interpretation to believe that the spending of public funds on Nkandla is justified

A true champion of the people

Pierre De Vos|Published

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela will not be sidelined in her quest for clean, transparent governance

Zuma is blatantly looting the public purse

Pierre De Vos|Published

The proposed R203 million upgrade of the President’s homestead could well be an unlawful use of public funds

Malema sparks debate on politicisation of the army

Pierre De Vos|Published

In the apartheid years, the defence force was a highly politicised institution serving the interests of the National Party

Juju is on sound legal footing

Pierre De Vos|Published

Although not totally immune to politics, members of the army cannot, by law, take part in party politics

Direct the anger at poor education

Pierre De Vos|Published

Millions of |children grow up hungry and exposed to many preventable diseases, yet we get upset about a silly willy painting

Apartheid enforcers hope to gain by a dubious law

Pierre De Vos|Published

When the Constitutional Assembly drafted the final constitution in 1994 and 1995, it dragged its feet in finalising the provisions dealing with traditional leadership ...

It won’t be a smooth transition

Pierre De Vos|Published

Provinces are seen as vital in enhancing the system of both representative and participatory democracy