EDITOR’S LUNCHBOX: Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga gets an A for excuses
Gauteng’s open tender system is making some unhappy, and the official residence of the Gauteng premier fetches R18m
Stories of Note Bytes from the digital world It turns out that some officials are opposed to Gauteng’s open tender system, saying it will block black business people from winning tenders. ANC councillors did not show up for a special meeting of the City of Johannesburg to vote on the system, among other things, suggesting there was a deep split in the party on the issue. Under Hlaudi Motsoeneng, SABC news became tainted, with politicians including Communications Minister Faith Muthambi constantly dictating how journalists should cover certain stories, a parliamentary inquiry looking into the crisis at the broadcaster has heard. This week, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has proffered explanations on what is wrong with SA’s education system. If she had taken it upon herself to do something about the poor maths outcomes since her appointment, there would have been no need for excuses. Going … going … gone. The official home of the Gauteng pemier fetches R18m. In My Opinion Ma...
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