Hair today, gone tomorrow
So recently the South African Twitter-verse exploded around the hashtag #PretoriaGirlsHigh.
It's been all over social media and by the time this goes to print, I...
Pharrell’s “Hidden Figures” Premieres
Creative genius, Pharrell Williams’ film Hidden Figures will premiere tonight.
Late last year, Williams spoke to The Breakfast Club about the project and how inspired he...
Baleka Mbete says sorry to Julius Malema
Just when we thought the drama in the South African parliament was over, things got more interesting. After referring to Economic Freedom Front (EFF)...
Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack On Kenyan University
There has been a deadly attack on a university in Kenya. Below is an extract of the story as it has unfolded and been...
The Great(est) Gatsby
Last night I ended up on the streets of Gatesville in Cape Town, South Africa, enjoying a steak masala gatsby at a restaurant called...
Barack Obama – The Farewell of the Century
For some, it maybe difficult to stomach that the White House will soon have a different inhabitant.
This transition is possibly even harder after Barack...
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...
All deaths matter. But do some matter more?
In my home city Cape Town over the last two weeks, two murders have made the headlines: those of 19-year-old Sinoxolo Mafevuka and 16-year-old Franziska...
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...
Politico’s 50 ideas worth noting – and the people behind them
If you are trying to make sense of world politics, then Politico’s 50 Ideas latest release for you.
It is an uncomplicated explanation of some...