Tsek 2020!

I’m no language expert, but I think the Webster dictionary has missed the word that describes the global feeling to this year the best: “TSEK!!”

Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd30 December 2020#tsek, #Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #HappyNewYear, #Tsek2020Comment

A sad unicorn and Black Friday: Why we need better politicians

I love this country with all my heart, but these days I often find more tears than joy.

Political commentary, Social commentaryMelanie Verwoerd09 December 2020#blackfriday, #TheSadUnicorn, #electoralsystem, #partylistsystem, #constituencysystem Comment

We need to find our story again

South Africa’s shared narrative has unraveled to a point where it is difficult to say what our common story and thus value system is.

Social commentary, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd04 November 2020#nationalnarrative, #ourstory, #Obama, #Hiroshima, #SouthAfricasStoryComment

Don’t do stupid sh*t (if you really care about Afrikaner culture)

If the FW de Klerk Foundation wants to protect and promote Afrikaner culture, it would do well to steer clear of the letter written by the organization’s Dave Steward, writes Melanie Verwoerd.

Social commentary, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd07 October 2020#FWdeKlerkFoundation, #Afrikaans, #Afrikaner, #dontdostupidshit, #HeritageDay, #monuments Comments

The COVID-19 tracing app: Should we fear it as much as we do?

We may be losing out on some of our privacy by downloading the COVID-19 app, but it is for the greater good.

Political commentary, Social commentaryMelanie Verwoerd30 September 2020#Coronavirus, #contacttracing, #COVID19App, #privacy, #data, #COVD19 Comments

Can we dare to hope that good might triumph over evil?

The shenanigans of some of the Top Six on Monday spoke volumes, as President Ramaphosa- in a historic move- addressed a post-NEC media briefing, writes Melanie Verwoerd.

Corruption, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd03 September 2020#Ramaphosa, #AceMagashule, #ANC, #top6, #postNECpressbriefingComment

Why Ramaphosa's letter is so significant

There is a small window of opportunity to return to the heady days of 1994 when the ANC wanted to be a government of principle and values.

Corruption, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd29 August 2020#Ramaphosa, #corruption, #lineinthesand, #ANC, #accusedno1 Comment

Why the President and the ANC are at a T-junction

How President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC deal with the corruption going forward will be the tipping point for the party.

Political commentary, CorruptionMelanie Verwoerd13 August 2020#corruption, #PPE, #ANC, #Ramaphosa, #Tjunction Comment

A woman's touch: The type of leadership we need during the pandemic

"The male-led countries suffered an average of 214 coronavirus-related deaths per million inhabitants. Those led by women lost only one-fifth as many, 36 per million."

Political commentary, Social commentaryMelanie Verwoerd05 August 2020#women, #womxn, #COVID-19, #Coronavirus, #womenleaders Comment

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