News24 | Stakeholders not sold on new Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, but willing to give her a chance
16 Jul
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News24 | Stakeholders not sold on new Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego, but willing to give her a chance

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Little-known Dieketseng Mashego is the new health MEC in Limpopo. She takes over the key position from Dr Phophi Ramathuba, who is now the province's premier. Mashego has no previous experience in the provincial legislature and no health sector background.Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has clocked her first 30 days in office. Some of those who will engage with her in the coming years are taking a wait-and-see approach to the little-known politician. But they caution that the job of fixing health service delivery in the country's second-poorest province is urgent.Mashego comes to the key position in Premier Phophi Ramathuba's executive council with no previous experience in the provincial legislature and no health sector background. The 38-year-old is Ramathuba's successor in the portfolio, with...
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SA’s GNU has failed its first test: Terence Corrigan
16 Jul
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SA’s GNU has failed its first test: Terence Corrigan

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Politics tamfitronics The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa, while not Terence Corrigan’s first choice, now stands as a reality. Its success is critical not because it can reverse South Africa’s decline alone, but as a signal of course correction. Early signs are worrisome to Corrigan, especially with the appointment of controversial figures like Dr. John Hlophe to key judicial roles, undermining constitutional governance. The ANC’s decision to back such appointments, despite opportunities to oppose them, weakens the principles on which the GNU was founded. This troubling start raises concerns about the future stability and integrity of South African politics.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere.Join us...
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