Ferguson On Fire
We recently wrote a post called State of Emergency in Missouri. In it we, like many others, were eagerly waiting to hear a decision that...
Is Theresa May in a rush to leave Europe?
The world is still reeling from the historic referendum in June, this year when the United Kingdom, decided to leave the European Union.
And it...
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...
Trump vs Clinton – the underwhelming second round
Last Sunday night, US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton came face-to-face in what turned out to be a rather underwhelming second debate.
The...
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...
Did the world ignore Boko Haram’s Baga attack?
Those following world events will know that two significant things happened over the last week. Armed militants, reportedly linked to al Qaeda, attacked the offices...
Would Jesus vote?
By the time you read this, I will have voted in the municipal elections in my home country, South Africa. But at the time...
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...
Iconic statements by Nelson Mandela
Iconic statements by Nelson Mandela
As the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela, we take a moment to honour, as well as remember some...