Agony and Agency: Why Ukraine Deserves Emulation
In her acceptance speech for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, Ukraine’s laureate, Oleksandra Matviichuk, said: “You don’t have to be Ukrainians to support Ukraine. It
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Why South Africa Needs a Leaner, Fairer, Safer State
Each year, the South African Parliament issues a quiet but important invitation to the general public, inviting ordinary South Africans to submit proposals and suggestions to amend the Constitution. It’s a democratic gesture and part of the machinery that keeps
Why don’t we exclude politics from the beautiful game?
The South African Police Service (SAPS) deserves praise for dealing with the violent protesters who call themselves Red Card Israel, who were causing chaos at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria during a football match between South Africa and Malawi on
Competition Commission parroting European antitrust law will harm economic dynamism
Whether consciously or unconsciously, the European Union (EU) influences how South African competition regulators formulate policy, guided by what is usually termed “international best practice.” This influence is not beneficial for the domestic economy, as EU policies stem from the
Urgency of SA Water Crisis Drying Up as Rain-Free Winter Months Lie Ahead
With so much happening in the political sphere, and while politicians are fighting for centre stage, the intensifying water crisis mustn't be forgotten, especially since the dry, rain-free South African winter months lie ahead. Not too long ago, the water
Arrogance in Randburg
The ANC thought they were on to a good thing when they started accusing the DA of arrogance. As it became harder and harder for them to succeed with substantive arguments against DA policies which have a record of success
Macpherson: Nil compensation is compensation
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres, Chris Hattingh, and Hermann Pretorius discuss comments by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, about the expropriation bill including that Nil compensation is a form of compensation. The also
The most dangerous place to be an Afrikaner ally
Some years ago, I came up with the design for a badge: “Afrikaner Ally”. But it didn’t matter if its reference was to Pierneef or Deneys Reitz or C. Louis Leipoldt, because just as I was finishing it, I realised
Trump slashes capital rules for banks
Proposed banking deregulation in the United States has media panicked, but it’s actually great news. Here’s why. “US watchdogs are reportedly planning to slash capital rules for banks designed to prevent another 2008-style crash, as Donald Trump’s deregulation drive opens