The government has over the years established different commissions to investigate issues related to leadership disputes and claims among traditional leaders. The aim has been to restore traditional leadership to the rightful heirs. In Limpopo three Commissions investigated issues related to traditional leadership disputes and claims, and it remains to be seen if the disputes are solved for good.

Manager of Governance Institutions and Processes at the Electoral Institute for the Sustainability of Democracy in Africa (EISA), Ebrahim Fakir says he is for electoral reform, but this doesn't necessarily mean that such reforms will change social ills nor guarantee accountability from political leaders.

Researcher and public policy analyst, Nompumelelo Runji says weakening government capacity, corruption, poor service delivery and instability and violence in communities across the country have become hallmarks in recent years.

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Johannesburg’s CBD is to undergo a major facelift as the Gauteng Infrastructure Development Department will spend R5 billion refurbishing 19 buildings in the inner city.

Former South African Test cricketer and an administrator of the United Cricket Board of South Africa, Dr Ali Bacher says Rice was a truly great all-rounder in world cricket.

Former Proteas cricketer, Jimmy Cook says Rice was a real team player and an exceptional family man.

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Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).

Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).