Weekly: Headlines of the new edition (12 december)

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition (12 december)

COVER STORY

The system of justice in Mauritius: Is it in crisis?

2013 has been something of an annus horribilis for the justice system in Mauritius. A series of high-profile scandals involving legal professionals has hit what for the judiciary should be its greatest asset, public confidence in it. What are the roots of the doldrums the judiciary now finds itself in?

INTERVIEW

South African High Commissioner N. Nokwe: “The country has other good leaders”

The death of Nelson Mandela has shone the spotlight worldwide on South Africa. Weekly speaks to South African High Commissioner Nomvuyo Nokwe about how her country is dealing with the loss and also asks her about the South African community in Mauritius which is sometimes perceived as a closed circle of people with little interest in mingling with locals.

EDUCATION

Youth unemployment: Hope ahead

The National Economic and Social Council (NESC), in its 25th report, made mention of a staggering 5,000 unemployed youth on the job market on completion of tertiary education in 2013. Young graduates sitting at home, this is a must read!

ISSUES

The circus of tributes following Mandela’s death

Days after Nelson Mandela’s peaceful death, large-scale tributes to him still make headlines. Just like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa and, on a local scale, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam before him, Madiba is being heroified. It is not necessarily a positive thing as the message he wanted to convey risks getting lost in the circus.

THIS IS MAURITIUS

End-of-year travel trends among Mauritians: Where to go and what to do

Mauritians are increasingly catching the travel bug, statistics show and the end-of-year holiday season is when the desire to break free from the everyday grind is the strongest. What are the best places to visit this year? Weekly lets local travel experts share their insider’s tips.