Obakeng Mfaladi, is a BCom Accounting graduate from the University Of Johannesburg. A political commentator, he is the founder and co-author of African news and politics blog ONCToday.co.za which seeks to hold African leaders accountable for the corrupt, power-hungry decisions they are so famously known for and come up with African solutions that will better the lives of all Africans.

Blog Entries by Obakeng Mfaladi

Al-Bashir Indictment: Why Africans Are Divided Over The Decision

Posted March 6, 2009 | 02:15 PM (EST)


Many Sudanese and Africans at large are divided over the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision on March 04, 2009 to charge Sudan's President Al-Bashir with 10 counts of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. There is a general feel -- as the said President has put in so...

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South Africa Faces a Sitting President With 783 Counts of Alleged Corruption

1 Comments | Posted January 14, 2009 | 02:28 PM (EST)


On January 10, the African National Congress (ANC) -- South Africa's ruling party -- celebrated their 97 years in existence at a packed ABSA Stadium in East London. The celebration, which drew more than 60 000 members from across the country, also marked the start of the organization's 2009 election...

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No Sense of Leadership on Reconciliation Amongst South Africans

2 Comments | Posted December 17, 2008 | 02:25 PM (EST)


Yesterday, December 16, was the day of reconciliation in South Africa. And given the country's apartheid past, its wide diversity in culture and its teenage democracy, it was only befitting and benefiting that we had a day to reflect on the reconciliation process of blacks and whites in the country...

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