Zapiro's Blog, page 84
March 4, 2012
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1 Mar 2012
Mail & Guardian
Ex-Zit Malema
Zapiro's cartoon on the ANC expelling Julius Malema
Zapiro's cartoon on the ANC finall expelling Julius Malema. The decision has divided the ANC's top six officials, with Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, treasurer general Matthews Phosa and deputy secretary general Thandie Modise favouring a political solution to the matter, while Zuma and Mantashe prefer disciplinary action.
#20111113, ANC, Expelled, Gwede Mantashe, Julius Malema, Zits
March 3, 2012
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The Times
1 Mar 2012
Concourt - The last element in breaking down of the legal system
Jacob Zuma stated in February 2012 that the government wanted to review the powers of the Constitutional Court. Jeff Radabe, Minister of Justice announced that the the government will commission a study on how Constitutional Court rulings have impacted on the law, the state and the lives of citizens.
Zapiro analysis
LEGAL SYSTEM
Appointing Simelane to NPA
Scapping scorpions
Forming Lackey Hawks
Axing Hofmeyr from SIU ... and then appointing Heath
Factional Spy wars
Appointing Judge Moegoe Moegoe
Cele fiasco
JSC sham hearings
Squashing Zuma's corruption case
CONCOURT
and another bit needing minor alterations
Radebe announces study of ConCourt rulings
Radebe stumbles on why ConCourt review is needed
How the ConCourt will be assessed - Jeff Radebe
Radebe defends ConCourt review
Analysis: Radebe's egg-dance fails to impress as bumpy road awaits
Judging the judiciary: more questions than answers
Analysis: The Constitutional Court is the next cow to the abattoir
March 2, 2012
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28 Feb 2012
The Times
The Sad Syrian Situation
A veto by one permanent member is enough to sink a resolution. On February 4, two veto-wielders, Russia and China, banded together to vote against a resolution that provided for Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, to step aside, halt a ruthless crackdown on dissidents, and begin a transition to democracy. Assad saw the veto as a green light to crack down even harder. A week before the vetoes, the U.N. estimated the death toll at 5,400. On February 28, it was revised to more than 7,500, the result of a merciless artillery and tank bombardment of the central city of Homs, an opposition stronghold.
Syria
AL-ASSAD
Endorsed by Russia & China and thus
100% SANCTIONS-PROOF
ABSOLUTE POWER.
Absolut, Alcohol, Bashar al-Assad, Brands, China, Culture Jamming, Dictators, Power, Russia, Sanctions, Syria, Tyrants, United Nations, Vodka
March 1, 2012
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26 Feb 2012 Sunday Times Zapiro's Oscar nominations
and the nominees for the BEST PICTURE are ....
Moneyball staring Pravin Gordhan
Extremely Loud & incredibly Close starring the ANC Youth League
The Tree of Life - starring the last tree in the Karoo after FRACKING
Midnight in Paris starring Dominique Strauss Kahn and an orgy of escourts
War Horse starring Robert Mugabe (88)
HU GO to Africa starring HU Jintad (Sold to China)
the HELP starring JuJu (Lindiwe Mazibuko Tea lady position filled)
the DESCENDANTS starring The Zuma Clan (Wives, children, billionaires)
the ARTIST a silent movie (SA Media)
ANCYL, Art, Awards, Budget Speech, China, Descendants, Discipline, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, First Wives, Fracking, Freedom of Expression, Hu Jintao, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, Karoo, Lindiwe Mazibuko, Media, Media Freedom, Movies, Nepotism, Oscars, Pravin Gordhan, Robert Mugabe, Tea, Tea Lady, Trees, Woody Allen
Zapiro manages to produce nine cartoons in one. Each film nomination is a cartoon in itself
February 29, 2012
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Mail & Guardian
23 Feb 2012
Budget Speech, Budgets, Capital Gains Tax, Corruption, Fairy Tales, Legends, Poverty, Redistribution, Robin Hood, Taxes, Wealth, Wealth Tax
February 22, 2012
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23 Feb 2012
The Times
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The story of Rael Levitt - the auctioneer
Auction Alliance boss Rael Levitt has resigned from the SA Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA), the body confirmed this morning.
This comes as the beleaguered businessman hit back at allegations about his business practices, saying he had nothing to hide, and offering to open his company’s books to investigators.
This would prove his company is clean, he says.
In an interview with the Cape Argus last night, Levitt said: “I would welcome any investigation – by the police, by the National Prosecuting Authority, anyone. Our books are absolutely open.
“Not only have I not broken any law, but we’ve been at the forefront of cleaning up the industry. I’m a huge supporter of the Consumer Protection Act. Prior, there was no protection for either buyers or sellers. I have worked with the Department of Trade and Industry to develop this, specifically to look after consumers’ rights.
“Instead, we’re being treated like a bunch of criminals, when we’ve actually been tried by the media. The media today thinks they are more powerful than a court of law.
“Considering our specific role in helping to regulate the industry, the allegations are bizarre.”
The rumblings began in December when mega-wealthy Wendy Appelbaum questioned whether the auction of a Cape Winelands estate, Quoin Rock, had been run ethically and legally. She specifically questioned whether she had bid against legitimate or fake bidders.
Since then more individuals have surfaced with allegations against Auction Alliance, including that illegal commissions were paid to liquidators, attorneys and bank staff, and that illegitimate bidders were used to drive up prices at auctions.
Auction Alliance has vociferously denied the allegations.
Today, SAIA said Levitt had resigned after this week saying he would “step back” from the body. John Cowing, vice-chairman of SAIA, said this morning: “Yes, we are accepting Mr Levitt’s resignation. He hasn’t been pushed, he offered it, and we’ve accepted the resignation. In terms of supporting auctionists, I think it (Levitt’s move) is a good move. He can put himself up for re-election if he is found not guilty, once the investigation has taken place.”
The Cape Argus asked Levitt directly whether his company had ever paid illegal “kickbacks”, to which he replied: “Absolutely not.”
Asked whether it was possible that any of Auction Alliance’s employees had broken any laws, he said: “I believe our systems are good. But we do employ around 300 people.
“To ensure that there has been no impropriety, we have appointed a private, independent forensic investigations company to investigate our internal systems.”
Asked which firm had been appointed, Levitt said this was a “reputable South African auditing firm”.
He said it was also possible laws governing legal auctions were not properly understood. “So, since the (Quoin Rock) auction, we have also looked at reviewing our systems to ensure that we have no practices which may be entirely legal, but may be considered unethical by the public.”
Insofar as this might refer to “vendor bidders”, Levitt said of the controversial Quoin Rock auction: “From day one I have said that Mrs Appelbaum has been confused by the difference between a proxy bidder and a vendor bidder.
“We hold 3 000 to 5000 auctions a year, and there are often bidders who do not want to be in the glare of public cameras. Proxy bidders simply bid on their behalf.
“At the Quoin Rock auction there was a genuine bidder bidding with Mrs Appelbaum. She saw a proxy bidder, and saw someone who she thought did not have the means to buy the farms. But the proxy bidder was indeed bidding on behalf of a bidder who has huge and significant means... ”
In an earlier response to the allegation of vendor bidding, Levitt said such bidding was internationally and nationally regarded as acceptable practice. It was also regulated, transparent and advertised.
Levitt said today: “... We have not had one negative article in any of the Independent Newspapers in 20 years, and now suddenly there’s a slew. Do you seriously believe that if we were not a highly ethical business that there would not have been articles in the past?”
Levitt quits auction body
Did auction house skew the bidding?
Auction Alliance commissions probe
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