…Reinventing the wheel? Was it not the same Clinton who, in one of the presidential debates with George H. Bush when he was pressed about his doping habits while at college said, “I just mouthed the thing but didn’t inhale”? Was it not the same Clinton who crowned his credentials of amnesia after retaining the [...]

…The Cabinet Audits that we are presenting are being made against the backdrop of very little official information to gauge the work of the different ministries. While there is very little one can get in terms of official performance-audits being undertaken year-in, year-out at the different units of government, it is also very surprising that [...]

…STAFF REPORTER BLOEMFONTEIN – The University of the Free State (UFS) yesterday appointed Dr Derek Swemmer, current Registrar of the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), as its Registrar. Swemmer who is currently recognised as one of the most experienced, competent and outstanding registrars in South Africa, will join the UFS from October 12. He was [...]

…BY ‘MAHOABA MAJORO – Civil society organisations and local AIDS activists stood up yesterday, on the Global Day of Action, to call for the replenishment of global fund after it emerged it needs a financial back up of US$20billion. According to a press release issued by the civil society movements yesterday, the bodies joined the [...]

…Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili and his delegation arrived in the country yesterday from the United NationsGeneral Assembly held at New York, United States of America. Mosisili was welcomed at the Moshoeshoe I International airport by amongst others, the Deputy Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and senior government officials. Upon arrival, the PM inspected the guard of [...]

…The parliamentary portfolio committee on Social Cluster tabled a report on the Children’s Protection and Welfare Bill 2010, before the National Assembly yesterday. Chairperson of the committee Tahleho Mabetha said when enacted, the bill would guide magistrates, police and social workers on how to handle children’s issues. Mabetha said the bill would also address parents’ [...]

…BY LEKHETHO NTSUKUNYANE – Under fire cameraman, Habofanoe Ntsie, facing two counts of murder in the High Court of Lesotho yesterday took an unexpected swing when he suddenly applied for the recusal of the presiding judge from his case. Ntsie, 48, of Sehlabeng, Thuathe is accused of allegedly killing his two neighbours, Souru Masupha and [...]

…MIKIA KALATI – Premier league rookies Mabeoana aim to cause another upset when they face newly promoted Khukhune based counterparts, Maduma on October 9. Mabeoana enjoyed their first league win since being promoted into the elite Vodacom premier league on Saturday, with a 1-0 win over Lerotholi Polytechnic The side hopes to continue where it [...]

…Relebohile can now smile normally BY MOHAU SERABELE TEYA-TEYANENG – Five-year-old Relebohile Rampaleng of Ha Ntjabane in Teyateyaneng can finally smile normally after his deformed face was repaired at a hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Three years ago when Public Eye first met the young and brave boy, the upper part of his mouth had [...]

…CAPE TOWN – A woman has been arrested by cops after she was caught drunk behind thewheel wearing only a panty. Bothasig Police arrested the 50-year-old on Monday evening at around 8pm. When she pulled over, they were shocked to discover she was wearing only a tiny vest and knickers. Spokesperson for the Bothasig Police, [...]