Human dignity, property rights, and the land of monsters
The notion of property rights is often considered or treated, even by proponents, as some separate conceptual set of things – something that can be
How right-wing is the IRR really?
According to recent criticism of the Institute for Race Relations, it ‘appears to be taking on the concerns and values of the American right wing’.
Section 25 Amendment – where are we headed?
It’s been an eventful week on the Expropriation without Compensation front. A new iteration of the amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution found its
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 29th August 708 – Copper coins are minted in Japan for the
Hunt for racism and you’ll find it… or something
You’ll find racism if you want to. And not just the genuine racism. You’ll find ghost racism. You’ll turn it up in silly rules, odd
Democracy Adrift
South Africa would not pass the widely cited benchmark that two changes in government should take place at the polls before a country can securely
The ‘degrowth’ delusion
The idea that economic growth cannot, and should not, continue, is gaining widespread support. It is based on grave misconceptions, and entirely deluded about economic
War, peace, and reading, or misreading, the minds of others
The American abandonment of Afghanistan has prompted speculation that the United States (US), humiliated once again by an Asian nation, will now retreat into isolationism.
Jobs that kill jobs
There are two disastrous and related tendencies in the South African economy. One is the catastrophic increase in total unemployment, the other is the ruinous
Crisis? Let’s hope so
‘The South African economy is experiencing an economic crisis manifested in the collapse of investment and economic growth, as well as the further deterioration of