#WhatSACanBe: United in growth we stand, divided by race we fall
South Africa is a crossroads. The Government of National Unity has taken the public by storm, an expression of South Africa’s willingness to see change
Heavy fighting in Ukraine, Biden drops out
Ukraine-Russia war This week saw heavy fighting between Russian and Ukranian forces in the east of Ukraine. Near the village of Prohres in Donetsk Oblast,
Certificates of Need declared unconstitutional, again
High Court ruling reconfirms that the Health Act’s “Certificates of Need” are unconstitutional and draws a line in the sand. Stop me if you’ve heard
Why South Africa needs a Sovereign Wealth Fund
Is it extreme to suggest a country with immense poverty should establish a national savings and investments pot, or a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)? No.
Scots fight for independence
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 24th July 1304 – Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle:
Did our fear of extremism just give us a one-party (GNU) state?
South Africa went from having the strongest opposition formation of its history, to having no real opposition whatsoever, in the span of days. Say what
Maybe our glass is half-full
Negativity, pessimism, and despair have been three things that have been pretty common in South Africa over the last few years. Declining infrastructure, increasing murder
The GNU: Some reform but no rocket fuel
The country is in a far better place than it was on the eve of the 29 May election. Prior to the election there was
In Black & White: How Racial Classification Reduces Us
Last month, South African singer Tyla responded to scrutiny of her self-described race. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tyla wrote: “Yoh guys. Never denied my
The plan for an imperial Trump presidency
Project 2025 is a 900-page plan for a conservative takeover of the US government at the next election. It is, in many respects, chilling. The