Is the fall of the Rhodes statue significant?
This is the first image that comes to my recollection whenever the name Cecil John Rhodes is mentioned. While the imposing figure 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,...
Brexit: Why you don’t have to panic
"Let June 23 go down in history as our Independence Day.” So says Nigel Farage, leader of the Eurosceptic UK Independence party, who is...
Each One Of Us, A Public Protector!
Not too long ago, my dad and I were speaking about South African politics, and the fact that Public Protector, Thuli Madonela was about...
Pray for the Kenyan elections
Today, is a significant day in Kenya as the population heads to the polls to elect a new leader.
Following on from months of uncertainty...
Farewell, David Cameron
On Wednesday 13 July, David Cameron attended his last Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – as prime minister – in the House of Commons.
Cameron, who seemed all...
Dealing With Political Corruption In Africa
Year after year, various organizations and bodies around the world release statistics related to corruption around the world. What is particularly interesting is that...
Going where no one else will
On 22 March 2016, US president Barack Obama made history.
He became the first US president to visit Cuba, Havana, since 1928.
He was also the...
Five Films About Africa To See This Summer
From searingly personal stories to pressing political narratives, here are the documentaries about the continent that are not to be missed.
Africa is becoming increasingly...
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...