EN PASSANT

I LEARNT with pleasure that our Honourable Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete got married on Saturday, her 67th birthday.

My congratulations to her. She looked beautiful in blue. But on a point of order, I humbly request she not take the habit of saying “Leave the House” home.

It might have unpleasant consequences. Dr Steve Nthlane Mokopane, Limpopo

WITH reference to Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s defiance, President Jacob Zuma has commented that the government would respect the decisions of the court.

This comes from someone who despite saying he wants his day in court with regard to all the charges against him, uses state money to avoid going there! Mike Edwards Joburg

I WOULD like to thank Inkosi Mangosuthu Buthelezi for the leadership he showed during the elections. He showed more strength and stamina in campaigning for Inkatha.

Some will fail to understand why Shenge continues to sacrifice his family time – it is the patriotic blood coursing through his veins that inspires him to serve his country and her people.

We hope young leaders across the political spectrum will learn a lot from all the good things he is doing serving South Africa. Nontobeko Selepe Pimville, Soweto

THERE is a need for funds to assist students. They know that universities have to pay for staff, buildings, maintenance, etc. Free education does not exist. Someone, somewhere, must provide funds.

The government is the only entity that can use some of the funds provided by the relatively small group of taxpayers.

However, the headlines on September 22 suggested there are other sources: municipalities do handle quite an amount of funds. e-Thekwini spent more than R761 000 on the funeral of a rich local businessman. Students could approach their municipalities. J Matthews Durban