There are strong doubts over whether government seriously considered an alternative system.
Focus 30 - Second Quarter 2003
Local government - What progress?: Britt Youens analyses the magnitude and complexity of the task ascribed to the third sphere of governance. The penalties of idealism: Lawrence Schlemmer reflects on the rights of those who favour devotional worship in public schools.
Why Helen Suzman is a veteran of the liberation struggle.
The ANC firmly believes it is winning the war against poverty. Tony Leon of the DA disagrees vehemently.
Botswana's recent history is a story of success but there are three question marks over the country today.
Lawrence Schlemmer sees business being used as a vehicle for empowerment while government lags in transformation.
Oxford scholar James Myburgh reflects on the adverse repercussions for opposition parties.
An ambitious project and mammoth responsibility - but the Apartheid Museum loses sight of significant though smaller contributions.
Alf Stadler appraises the ideas of Oxford scholar James Myburgh.
Britt Youens analyses the magnitude and complexity of the task ascribed to the third sphere of governance.
While the TRC awaits the judgement of history, Patrick Laurence offers an interim assessment.
Teddy Brett and Simon Winter argue that Zimbabwe's ills cannot be blamed solely on economic structural adjustment programmes.
Tom Rymore takes a wry look at Wendy Luhabe's defining moments in the search for wealth.
There is a high level of official denial even as the Aids death rate mounts.
Lawrence Schlemmer reflects on the rights of those who favour devotional worship in public schools.