Three reasons for killing lots of innocent people
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has killed thousands of innocent people, including women and children. Why were they killed? Why have large numbers of innocent
Post-ANC governance: is this it?
We’re four months into new governments in some of the key cities of our country. And after more than 120 days of the trial run
The ANC’s populist NHI delusion
Public statements made recently by Dr Nicholas Crisp, deputy Director General of National Health Insurance (NHI), entirely define the populism and socialist ideology espoused by
Antisemitic textbooks: holding UNRWA to account
Yesterday, Ivo Vegter wrote about the recent attacks on Israelis by Palestinians imbued with a hatred for Israelis and Jews. This article deals with one
Hard truth about SA’s education crisis
There isn’t a day that goes by when South Africans aren’t confronted by yet another ‘crisis’, whether in unemployment, healthcare, electricity, or education. Every year
No, it’s not just about implementation
At a briefing given this week by the National Planning Commission (NPC), now in its third iteration, its deputy chairperson, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, recognised the
Israeli civilians bear brunt of attacks
A week of terror in March brought home the harsh reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: appeasement won’t stop the attacks on Israeli civilians. On 22
The Battle of Näfels
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 9th April 1388 – Despite being outnumbered 16 to 1, forces of
SA’s talent pool is drying up
If South Africa wants to reach its potential it needs to ensure that the skills exist to make this country a prosperous one, with opportunities
The Battle over Cryptocurrencies: Governments and Banks vs the Upstarts
On the morning of the Russian invasion last month, a 20 year old Ukrainian fled his home with a USB stick and a passcode. These