Personally, I believe that an ANC/IFP/DA coalition would be ideal, not only for unity in that province, but also for the desperately needed improved service delivery.
Read MoreTo the thousands of you who have read my column every week: Thank you. I’ve never taken your attention for granted and it has been a privilege to have shared my thoughts and feelings with you.
Read MoreI worry that in a time of Tik-Tok, X, Facebook and even mainstream media, where clicks are more important than substance or truth, we are losing our capacity and willingness to understand and engage with complexities.
Read MoreI’m also tired of the platitudes of government when it comes to GBV. I want all of the politicians to stand up and say: “Real men don’t hurt women and girls” and for all the law enforcement agencies to take this seriously.
Read MoreAs I have said before, Israel has a right to defend itself, but it does not have the right – morally or in terms of international law - to bomb hospitals, ambulances, UN schools and civilian neighbourhoods.
Read MoreWe have many problems, but united and in diversity we can overcome anything and nothing will stop us,” said Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi.
Read MoreThere can be no doubt that the actions of Hamas on 7 October were acts of terror and that Israel had to respond. However, it should be blatantly clear to everyone by now that Israel’s actions cannot be considered self-defence or proportionate retaliation.
Read MoreIn a country where many terrible things happen on a daily basis the inaction around this issue is most probably one of the most shameful things. So let’s all sign the petition and call on decent men to speak out.
Read MoreThe ANC is correct that the scars of Apartheid will remain painfully visible for many decades to come, but as we all know, many of apartheid’s wounds could have healed significantly by now if it had not been for the many acts of attrition and omission by the ANC government.
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