Of posters and potholes
Two weeks ago, I had to drive to KwaZulu-Natal. I have fond memories of that route: it runs through Mpumalanga, which is a beautiful corner
The election pantomime
“For you, potholes and sewage in the streets. For me, an enormous salary, a new BMW and lavish improvements to my house.” This is in
Wanting too little, getting less
Politics in South Africa seemed set for a welcome spell of uncertainty in 2008 when ANC dissidents broke away to form a new opposition movement.
South Africa: A federation without federalism
This is the fourth in a series of five articles on the topic of federalism in South Africa, past, present, and future. Each article may
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
On 17 June 2021, the Pretoria News published a report based on a statement made by the Independent Media alleging that Gosiame Sithole gave birth
Global consequences of our local elections
Think global and act local – I’m sure we’ve all heard that. It’s a nice cliché about how we can all do our bit for
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. October 15th 1793 – Queen Marie Antoinette of France is tried and
Krugernobyl! Exaggeration about radiation in Daily Maverick
Allegedly, radiation levels at an abandoned mine in Krugersdorp are ‘similar to … Chernobyl,’ and local people eat radioactive waste. So reports Angus Begg for
Federalism and the promise of the transition
This is the third in a series of five articles on the topic of federalism in South Africa, past, present, and future. Each article may
Glencoe: the bail hearing continues
Sitting in court attempting to remain an impartial observer is a challenging task. In fact, it is the task of the prosecution and defence to