Poland vs SA: making a choice, and holding to it
Poland and democratic South Africa started in almost the same place. In 1993, Poland’s gross domestic product per person was $4,700. South Africa’s was $4,400.
Race law in South Africa: a brief to America
The following is based on an address I am to deliver tomorrow at the National Press Club in Washington DC, as part of the Lex
McKenzie promised the thunderstorm – World Aquatics delivered it
Due to serious allegations of abuse of power and the provision of false information and fake documents, World Aquatics’ independent Integrity Unit (AQIU) announced that
ANC wants defence deals with BRICS, but SA companies are selling to Europe
Every two years for three days in September, the SA defence industry holds its trade show at Waterkloof Air Force Base. In years gone by,
SA’s economic ascent – part two: policy
This second of a two-part essay on South Africa’s potential as an economic powerhouse explores what policies are needed for the country to achieve this.
Non-partisan policy advice vs partisan political activism
The Free Market Foundation sent a mission to the US in support of AfriSol’s lobbying for Afrikaner interests. I think this is a grave mistake.
SA’s economic ascent – part one: Sleeping Beauty
This first of a two-part essay on South Africa’s potential as an economic powerhouse explores what needs to happen politically for the country to achieve
AAD 2026: hit and miss
The African Aerospace & Defence (AAD) exhibition took place between 16 and 18 September 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof outside Pretoria. A revisit of my 2022 and 2024 opinion pieces indicate a steady regression in the scale and participation over the last three AAD expos.
Is South Africa serious about its sovereignty?
Speaking at Waterkloof Air Force Base, defence and military veterans minister Angie Motshekga opened the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition with a message worth taking seriously. She told delegates that July’s Defence Industry Lekgotla had produced a roadmap built on “localisation and sovereign capability, ensuring South Africa designs, manufactures, and sustains its own defence technologies.” She pointed to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to Denel as proof that government backs the sector, and she framed the exhibition’s drones, aerospace platforms and cyber systems as engines of industrialisation.
Naza: The truth, and nothing but the half truth
Naza presents itself as an exposé of Israel’s targeting system in Gaza. But true facts, carefully selected and stripped of context, can tell a deeply misleading story.