Three reasons for killing lots of innocent people

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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? 

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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