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Новости за 20.12.2024

Mail&Guardian online 

John Steenhuisen

SCORE: C- Taking a scythe to the department of agriculture, rural development and land reform was a clever way for President Cyril Ramaphosa to offer Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen a cabinet position while making it clear to him who still rules the South African roost. In a ministry where foot-and-mouth coverage is about as […]

New England Sportd Network: World Cup 

Aroldis Chapman Reveals Memorable Red Sox Experience At Fenway Park

Aroldis Chapman will forever remember his first time at Fenway Park, even if it came in the dead of winter. Chapman visited the venerable ballpark nearly 15 years ago after he defected from Cuba. The talented left-hander was in search of an MLB home and there was mutual interest at the time between the Boston […]

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Thembi Simelane

SCORE: E The justice minister must, like Caesar’s wife, be beyond suspicion. Thembi Simelane never met that standard and her six-month tenure was remarkable only as time spent denying credible corruption allegations, rather than showing the decency to step aside. The justice minister holds final political responsibility for the embattled National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which […]

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Gwede Mantashe

SCORE: E When the ministry of energy was removed from his portfolio, Gwede Mantashe was quick to clarify it was not a demotion but an opportunity to elevate petroleum, which had “long played second fiddle” to other sources in the energy sector. Central to this is his Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act, which will fast-track […]

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Enoch Godongwana

SCORE: C- Three years into his tenure, Enoch Godongwana continues to navigate his job with a “tough love” approach, mirroring his predecessor, Tito Mboweni, an advocate of austerity. His reappointment following national elections reassured markets, signalling continuity and emphasised his commitment to fiscal discipline. Godongwana set a fiscal deficit target of 3.4% of GDP by […]

BangkokPost.com 

Thai fishermen's release 'imminent', says Maris

The Foreign Affairs Ministry expects Myanmar to "soon" release four Thai fishermen who were captured along with their boat off Ranong province in disputed waters last month to show its commitment to peace in the region.