The Power of Rock
I work for a school dedicated to teaching kids all things rock. Obviously, a large part of it is music and performance. But as...
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...
‘Fake’ Interpreter or Fake ‘Interpreter’?
I guess most of you have heard something about what is probably the biggest 'sideline' story to the Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela in...
(Video) What Barack Obama had to say to students
Former US president Barack Obama has made his first official appearance since leaving office.
Obama addressed a group of students at his alma mater –...
Trump vs Clinton – The Final Showdown
On Wednesday night, US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton faced each other in the third and final pre-election debate.
The debate was by...
Michelle Obama: The DL
“Succes isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” Michelle Obama
There is something about the maturity,...
Are we ready for a new kind of politics?
When people hear the word "politics", they tend to switch off immediately.
And I understand why.
The typical political campaign consists of massive campaign buses, adverts,...
It’s not Trump I’m afraid of…
I must admit, I did not think US presidential hopeful Donald Trump would come this far in his bid to occupy the White House.
I...
Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I...
The UK begins official Brexit
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has officially begun the process of making Brexit a reality.
Last week, in the UK House of Commons, Mrs May...