Violent protest – to what end?
This is the single most critical question behind the current university student protests across South Africa.
Approximately this time last year, students took to the...
Making sense of the Brexit aftermath
On Thursday, 23 June, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) – the end of a 40-year relationship.
Approximately 48% of voters opted...
Theresa May finally strikes deal to govern
Almost a month after the UK’s snap election, UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has finally reached an agreement with the DUP in order to...
Obama Speaks to Young African Leaders (YALI)
On August 4, US president Barack Obama celebrated his 55th birthday. On the eve of this event, Obama spoke to a group of young African leaders.
The...
Is the United Nations just another talk shop?
On Tuesday 20 September, Barack Obama delivered his final speech at a sitting of the United Nations General Assembly as US president.
Although he arrived...
UCT Students Arrested For Violating Court Order
Police used stun grenades to disperse students at the University of Cape Town in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
More than 20 students have...
Not outraged? You’re not paying attention
There is a common saying that evil prevails when good men do nothing.
I believe this to be true.
There is also another common saying that...
The books I read: how can man try better?
I arrived late at my country's history.
That is to say, I grew up being fed a very specific history at school, one that favoured...
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,...
How to stop terrorism
It seems to be all around us. Every part of the world seems to have been affected by terrorism in one form or another....