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POLITICS
The dangers of populism in South Africa’s elections
South Africa only has to look to Brazil - the fourth largest democracy in the world - to see how the politics of populism...
South Africa through Chinese eyes
Attending conferences, where academics and members of civil society make presentations, often gives one an insight into the thinking and practices that are in...
Our society has also been on trial
Throughout his presidency, President Jacob Zuma was on trial. As a curtain raiser for an uneasy presidency, charges of fraud, corruption, racketeering and money...
Desperate for change
Mass protests, initially led by youth, by then embraced by citizens of all ages, classes and ideologies, successfully forced 82-year-old Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika...
The Christchurch Mosque Massacre
Violent brutality often seen on cinema screens as well as TV and online broadcasts - a hallmark of Hollywood, always ends with a sigh...
Saffron terrorism
Dozens of possible definitions have been suggested for the term “terrorism”. Politicians have used a definition that suits their agenda while civil society has...
Will Trump and Kim pull off the deal of the century?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is well aware of President Donald Trump’s strategy and tactics when it comes to his thinking around “the Art...
INNOVATION
Globalisation 4.0: time to look ahead and proactively anticipate risks
The Fourth Industrial Revolution age is beginning to shape how businesses function and leaders need to examine how society and business should fundamentally and structurally adapt...
EDUCATION
Medical services is not rosy in fancy areas
What I enjoy about solus family practice most is that l have the freedom to devote as much time as is required with patients...
ECONOMICS
What the wealthy choose as alternative investments
There has been an explosion in the value of alternative investments -.classic cars, wristwatches, jewellery, wine and whisky, handbags - all the things that those with huge wallets are collecting and investing in. Barnebys – the...
