Recently added articles from Pretoria News (South Africa):
Response to decision on four appalling.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... The conduct of the ANC with regards to Jonathan Jansen's decision to set aside the Free State University's disciplinary action against the Reitz Four has been appalling. It has demonstrated no appreciation for the principle of university autonomy and its condemnation has ...
Leave race out of debate about top appointments.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... For anyone not to support a race debate in South Africa is as a result of not understanding the issues or, alternately, of following self-serving publicity or political agendas. Reaction by Julius Malema and others to the "resignation" of the Eskom head has relevance. The fact ...
The Prof jumped the gun.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... What valuable lessons can we learn from the "Prof Jansen vs Reitz Hostel debacle"? Being a supporter of reconciliation, I was one of the people who supported Jansen. But after listening to Prof Metcalf I now have a lot to ponder about. Jansen's gesture might be seen ...
Yesterdays.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... 1869 The Suez Canal opens in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. 1964 Britain says it will ban arms exports to South Africa. 1973 US President Richard Nixon tells reporters: "People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I'm ...
No monopoly on reconciliation.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... It is with great sadness to hear that Professor Jonathan Jansen has decided to unilaterally monopolise the process of reconciliation at the University of the Free State. A decision of this magnitude, more especially when the rights of human beings have been grossly violated, requires that ...