Suspicious minds
Europe is on high alert in the wake of a number of deadly terror attacks. The fear of death is palpable and suspicion is...
Martin Luther King: I Have A Dream
In 1963, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in front of a crowd of 250,000...
Can (South) Africa pass the democracy test again?
Elections are a big deal.
And depending on when you’re reading this, South Africa will be heading to the polls or votes will be counted, in...
Istanbul attack: Why it’s not over (yet)
While the world is still reeling in the wake of a terrible shooting in Orlando, we have yet another horrific reality to process: this time in the form of a...
Small Things: Mother Teresa and Mandela’s Rugby Jersey
Small things often have a massive impact.
I'm thinking of that key that opens an important door, a switch that sets off some huge machine,...
Book review: We have now begun our descent
The back cover of Justice Malala's book starts with these words about my home country, South Africa:
"I am angry. I am furious. Because I...
Building a nation: Christians and racism
Being in a mixed race relationship is one of the biggest adventures I have ever embarked on. To be honest, I don't know if...
D-Day for the USA
Tomorrow, 9 November 2016, the world will wake up a very different place, as the United States heads to the polls.
And depending on who...
Culture Kingdom or Kingdom Culture?
Culture: the customs, civilisation, and achievements of a particular time or people.
Today there is a lot going on in the world. And with media...
Ransom for the Chibok Girls
In April, militant group, Boko Haram abducted nearly 300 girls from a boarding school in Chibok in northeastern Nigeria. Dozens of the girls escaped, but...