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...
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...
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...
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...
Katy Perry: protest art goes mainstream
Everyone knows Katy Perry is up for controversial expression. Launching with a single like 'I Kissed a Girl', there was a clear creative license...
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...
Vote where it counts
At the moment, the newly re-appointed finance minister of South Africa, Pravin Gordhan, is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The South African...
#PrayForOrlando
While many were fast asleep or preparing for church during the early hours of Sunday, 12 June 2016, 50 people were gunned down in...
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...
Protection vs judgement
I remember doing a theatre exercise where the director was trying to get the cast to focus on the roles that we were all...