Does massive poverty require government support?
There are two ways to read that question and in both cases the answer is yes. In both cases the implications for South Africa run
Events in 1971 initiated big shifts in China and America
Henry Kissinger’s secret trip to China in July 1971, in the words of his biographer Niall Ferguson, “fundamentally altered the global balance of power.” China was
Tell the whole truth about covid vaccines
Suppose you wanted to persuade someone with a fear of flying that flying was safe. The worst thing you could do would be to say
The grammar of freedom and possibility
It’s a little over an hour-and-a-half long, but if you can find the time for it, I assure you the rewards of watching Stephen Fry’s
One swallow does not a summer make
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Critical Race Theory – a primer
Critical Race Theory (CRT) is an academic theory, the purpose of which is to convince people that in order to overcome racism they need to
Beyond acceptable limits and beyond the pale
Public discussion around the proposed amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution – in pursuit of Expropriation without Compensation (EWC) – has not been limited
After Afghanistan: rethinking the West’s foreign engagements
After the humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan, US president Joe Biden now wants to ‘lead with our diplomacy, our international influence, and our humanitarian aid’. The
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 16th August 1960 – Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom
Reinfection protection vs vaccine protection
Professors at internationally respected institutions mislead on vaccines versus reinfection protection. I was scheduled for a vaccination on Tuesday, 10 August. For someone my age,