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...
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...
Why Omar al-Bashir Left South Africa
A provisional court order was issued on Sunday to prevent Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir from leaving South Africa where he had been attending the African...
It’s coalition season
Last week, I wrote about the “democracy test” South Africa was faced with as her people headed to the polls on 3 August 2016.
This...
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...
The UK begins official Brexit
UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has officially begun the process of making Brexit a reality.
Last week, in the UK House of Commons, Mrs May...
Clinton vs Trump – Why presidential debates matter
Monday night, 26 September 2016, the first presidential debate between Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton and her Republican opponent Donald Trump, had millions glued to...
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...
Image Of Drowned Syrian Boy Echoes Around The World
A few days ago, the whole world was left horror-struck when pictures of a young Syrian boy who drowned as his family embarked on...
‘Fake’ Interpreter or Fake ‘Interpreter’?
I guess most of you have heard something about what is probably the biggest 'sideline' story to the Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela in...