Cyril Ramaphosa
In a wide-ranging interview with The Weekly’s Thapelo Molebatsi, ANC and South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa talks about the ruling party’s campaign for the August municipal elections, the challenges it is facing going into the polls and its prospects in an electoral contest political analysts are unanimous is going to be the hardest the former liberation movement has ever faced since taking over power 22 years ago. Excerpts: You have just been on a hectic door-to-door campaign to woo residents of Lejweleputswa district to back the ANC next month, but the question is: has the party done enough for…
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SACN Sithole Mbanga
Following release of its 2016 Report on the State of South African Cities, the South African Cities Network (SACN) was in Bloemfontein this week for the regional launch of the report. The Weekly’s Martin Makoni took the opportunity to speak to SACN chief executive officer Sithole Mbanga about the study, its key findings and how its publication assists municipalities achieve their goal to grow and develop the country’s towns and cities. Excerpts: The SACN is particularly known for its reports on the state of the country’s cities, but who exactly is the SACN and what other work does it do?…
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Donald Moatshe
The Weekly’s Thapelo Molebatsi this week caught up with afro-soul singer Donald Moatshe to talk about his flourishing career, Red Mic Xperience tour, BET awards nomination and other important issues related to the arts industry. Excerpts: Red Mic Xperience live DVD recording…Can you tell us more about that? I’m happy to announce that I will be recording my live DVD this August. It’s been a long time coming and I’m certain that this is the perfect time for the show. I’ve evolved so much as an artist throughout my career and I want to share the experience with fans that…
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