Why DSAC Appointments Must Now Be Closely Watched This is not a sponsored article. I am fully aware that members of the Patriotic Alliance and supporters of Gayton McKenzie will dismiss this as an attack — but the issues raised here are real, and they are not going away, hulle baiza . In a telling turn of events, the controversial Facebook post by Meshe Habana — Deputy Secretary General of the Patriotic Alliance — has now been deleted. This follows growing scrutiny, public questioning, and the circulation of concerns amplified by our publication: https://www.thecreativepassport.co.za/2026/03/political-influence-public-recruitment.html But while the post may be gone, the questions it raised remain firmly in place .                   Image Source:  Facebook Deletion Is Not Accountability Deleting a post does not erase the implications behind it. The original message encouraged applicants to submit their personal details directly to a polit...

When Recruitment Becomes Political: Are We Witnessing a New Form of Capture? This is not a sponsored piece. I already know PA members and supporters of Gayton McKenzie will say this is an attack — but the truth does not become an attack just because it is inconvenient, hulle baiza . In a constitutional democracy, public trust in state institutions rests heavily on one principle: fairness .  Nowhere is this more critical than in the recruitment of public servants. The expectation is simple — that positions in government are filled through transparent, merit-based processes that serve the public interest, not political agendas. Yet, recent developments involving the Patriotic Alliance raise uncomfortable questions. A social media post by Deputy Secretary General Meshe Habana encouraged applicants to submit their details — including full names and positions applied for — directly to her after applying through official channels.  On the surface, this may appear administrative or ...

  An Institution in Crisis, A Sector Demanding Accountability By Thami akaMbongo Manzana On Monday, 23 March 2026, the ongoing staff strike at the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) reaches Day 6. Six days of halted operations. Six days of uncertainty. Six days of growing concern across the Cultural and Creative Industries. But more importantly: Six days of unanswered questions. Context: A Crisis That Has Been Building This moment did not emerge overnight. Following the presentation by National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, serious concerns were raised regarding staff dissatisfaction at the NAC. Since then: • Formal communication has been sent to the Acting CEO and Council • Public calls for accountability have been made • Sector formations such as TORO NATION & TOWNSHIP & RURAL CREATIVE NETWORK have raised alarms • Arts organisations have called for urgent engag...