Mthethwa’s flagpole howler shows that SA’s leaders lack common sense

The civil service must be freed of inept politicians, and administrators must be allowed to do their jobs, if SA is to avoid another flag debacle

22 May 2022 - 00:00
By Sam Mkokeli

The civil service must be freed of inept politicians, and administrators must be allowed to do their jobs, if SA is to avoid another flag debacle

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