Can (South) Africa pass the democracy test again?
Elections are a big deal.
And depending on when you’re reading this, South Africa will be heading to the polls or votes will be counted, in...
Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I...
Not outraged? You’re not paying attention
There is a common saying that evil prevails when good men do nothing.
I believe this to be true.
There is also another common saying that...
Xenophobia Is Silly
We're often quick to forget that somehow, somewhere, we're all 'foreigners'. In fact, I only use this word because that's the one being thrown...
You Can Make A Difference
The world is a jungle with lots of crime, poverty, injustice and many other community ails that make life very unpleasant. When faced with...
Martin Luther King: I Have A Dream
In 1963, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in front of a crowd of 250,000...
How To Prepare For 2017
Happy December! Welcome to the final month of 2016. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty eager to get this year over and...
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...
Donald Trump For President
Real-estate mogul and television personality Donald Trump announced his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday morning.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am officially running for president of the...
Culture Kingdom or Kingdom Culture?
Culture: the customs, civilisation, and achievements of a particular time or people.
Today there is a lot going on in the world. And with media...