Aakash Bramdeo

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10, 9, 8 . . . South Africa’s slide into decline

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

10 minutes of shameAakash Bramdeo|Published 6 minutes ago 7minThe day Ramaphosa and Trump met. Image: Nanda Soobben THABO Mbeki endured eight days in September, a turbulent period in 2008 that led to his ousting as President of the Republic. With Jacob Zuma, it was the so-called nine wasted years, a presidency characterised by state capture and economic decline. For President Cyril Ramaphosa it was a case of ten minutes of shame, and it happened on the world stage.
Money, money, money

2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

Aakash Bramdeo|Published 5 minutes ago 4minFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget speech on Wednesday. Image: Independent NewspapersI work all night, I work all day to pay the bills I have to pay... Ain't it sad? And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me... That's too badThese are the opening lines of the Abba classic, Money, Money, Money.
Zuma corruption trial | Thales wants charges dropped

1 month ago | enca.com | Aakash Bramdeo

PIETERMARITZBURG - Former president Jacob Zuma has lost another round in his fight to have prosecutor Billy Downer removed from his arms deal corruption trial. Judge Nkosinathi Chili has denied Zuma leave to take the matter to the Supreme Court of Appeals. Zuma can petition the higher court directly, something his legal team said it would do.
What President Ramaphosa did not say at Sona

Feb 8, 2025 | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

Aakash Bramdeo is the Content Editor at eNCA. FilePublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoHE SPOKE for just under an hour – a speech of about 7000 words. But what was most important about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address was not what he said. It was what he did not say. The 21-gun salute has become integral to the pomp and splendour associated with the event – the first shot going off as the first strings of the national anthem are played.
What President Ramaphosa did not say at Sona

Feb 8, 2025 | iollifestyle.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

Aakash Bramdeo is the Content Editor at eNCA. FilePublished 14h ago | Published 14h agoHE SPOKE for just under an hour – a speech of about 7000 words. But what was most important about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address was not what he said. It was what he did not say. The 21-gun salute has become integral to the pomp and splendour associated with the event – the first shot going off as the first strings of the national anthem are played.
SONA 2025 | A celebration of humanity ... a celebration of greatness

Feb 7, 2025 | enca.com | Aakash Bramdeo

JOHANNESBURG - He spoke for just under an hour – a speech of about 7000 words. But what was most important about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address was not what he said. It was what he did not say. The 21-gun salute has become integral to the pomp and splendour associated with the event – the first shot going off as the first strings of the national anthem are played.
Anthem for a hopeful nation

Jul 14, 2024 | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

Aakash Bramdeo is the Content Editor at eNCA. Published 5m ago | Published 5m agoAAKASH BRAMDEOThe greatest among us are those who choose to transform negativity into something positive, and Nelson Mandela is a prime example of someone who did this. He transformed the negativity that was associated with apartheid into unity. It is true that there were many times in the last 30 years of our democracy when it seemed as though the flame of unity was flickering.
Anthem for a hopeful nation

Jul 10, 2024 | enca.com | Aakash Bramdeo

JOHANNESBURG - The greatest among us are those who choose to transform negativity into something positive and Nelson Mandela is a prime example of someone who did this. He transformed the negativity that was associated with apartheid into unity. It is true that there were many times in the last 30 years when it seemed as though the flame of unity was flickering. But it is also true that that flame never went out. In fact, every so often, it has burned brightly.
GNU paves way for inclusive governance

Jul 8, 2024 | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu. Picture: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers. Published 4m ago | Published 4m agoMAHLENGI BHENGUFrom the archives, it appears the ANC’s 1992 policy blueprint, “Ready to Govern”, foresaw the possibility of a Government of National Unity (GNU), which the ANC has now implemented twice in 30 years. The first GNU was led by the charismatic former prisoner who became president of the new South Africa, comrade Nelson Mandela.
Buffalo bull that fought for freedom is still standing

Jul 8, 2024 | iol.co.za | Aakash Bramdeo

Aakash Bramdeo is the Content Editor at eNCA. Published 9m ago | Published 9m agoAAKASH BRAMDEOBeware the buffalo, especially an old bull. He may appear to be slow and docile, but he is considered the most dangerous of the Big Five, so named because of how difficult they are to hunt. Buffalos are said to never forget or forgive and supposedly remember predators and hunters, years after being attacked. They’re also fiercely loyal to their herd.