In a different class
I am one of those people who believe that true knowledge comes from observation and not (only)…
What is the real role of government and its ability to uplift communities out of poverty?
The resignation of Finance Minister Nene, the repeated burning of trains on Cape Town station and the…
UN Vote on Myanmar: Why did South Africa Abstain?
South Africa's shameful decision to "sit on the fence" during the United Nation's recent vote on Myanmar,…
The Khashoggi Tapes
How odd! Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sends an audio recording of the murder of journalist Jamal…
Cry the Beloved Country, the Children of Palestine
My daughter Sarah happened to share her 12th birthday this week with the 15 year old Palestinian…
Old TB treatments result in deafness and death
At a recent global TB meeting, some doctors felt it is justified to keep giving old, toxic…
Racism is rife in football
Only 7 months ago France celebrated its World Cup victory and the well intentioned, often jocular, yet…
Celebrating Indian Indenture
After 1994 the divisions in S.A necessitated national reconciliation. It exposed the deep divisions and conflicts between…
The magic of reading to your child in a digital world
Increasing pressure on the publishing industry, plus a shrinking reading culture, hasn't changed the enormous lifelong benefit…
The Parliament of South Africa
Although our Constitution of 1996 makes a fundamental break with the concept and practice of parliamentary sovereignty,…
Everyone deserves a proper and safe toilet
A toilet is one of the most important places that is normally taken for granted. We all…
The people shall govern
October is usually the month in which we more commonly celebrate the life of the former president…
Mangena’s Toons
