America votes
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the US election as Americans vote. They also discuss the huge financial crisis engulfing Johannesburg.
Marius Roodt & Makone Maja discuss a meeting with the SAHRC on race classification
We present the podcasts of the weekly IRR Show on Chai FM. The show is broadcast live every Tuesday from 09h00 to 10h00 on Chai FM 101.9 and deals with the politics of the day and related issues. We also
All eyes should be on the Keystone State
The American electoral system remains something of an oddity to outside observers – and even some inside participants. Unlike the popular vote, which indicates overall support, it’s the Electoral College that ultimately elects the president, with each state contributing a
Give young South Africans economic freedom in their lifetime
On 11 October 2024, African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members marched through the streets of Johannesburg, expressing their frustrations and demanding a better future. Their frustration makes sense; the youth unemployment rate in South Africa is at a shocking
SA’s case against Israel futile and costly
South Africa’s ongoing case against Israel at the UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) has proven to be an expensive exercise, unlikely to produce any viable political solution to the longstanding conflict between Israel and Palestine. Minister of Justice and
America’s dismal choice
If I were an American, on the cusp of the election, I’d be cursing the fact that the Republican Party didn’t choose as its candidate several people who are far better than Donald Trump. But it didn’t. So the choice
(Why) are Joburgers friendlier than Capetonians?
In my keynote presentation, The great trek back, I reflect on my move to Cape Town from Joburg, highlighting some of the main differences I observe. I used to work in the Sandton area. I lived in Germiston, so I
A carnival barker, unenlightened, and sheep
Always the huckster, presidential candidate Donald Trump online offers “a limited edition, official Trump watch” priced from $499 to $100,000.” Swiss-made, bearing the word “Trump” on the dial. Payment can be in bitcoin as well as dollars. Thankfully, we’ve reached
SA prosperity: embracing the informal sector
The Government of National Unity (GNU) has been a welcome development in this country in terms of providing a certain “vibe check” about us, as the kids would say. These feel-good vibes, along with more than 200 days without load