DA faces greater moral crisis today than during Maimane years
Yesterday, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen formed part of a delegation that visited Donald Trump to plead South Africa’s case. Precisely what Steenhuisen’s contributions
Ramaphosa and Trump: what’s the deal?
It is unlikely that a solve-it-all reset deal will emerge from the meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump at the White House
Copyright infringement – is AI just a common thief?
Among the many anxieties that have bubbled up in AI’s wake since ChatGPT launched in November 2022 (and ushered in the dawn of GenAI, or
The Trump Counter-Effect in national elections
Several major elections have been held around the world, each leading to upsets widely attributed to anti-Trump sentiment. It’s only been four months, so there’s
SA’s once-in-a-century opportunity
For a country as reliant on trade and investment from the US and European countries as South Africa, the government’s focus on ideology and past
The only response to bullies is to call them out
An ugly incident occurred recently at an event hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) which is emblematic of a style of
Agony and Agency: Why Ukraine Deserves Emulation
In her acceptance speech for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, Ukraine’s laureate, Oleksandra Matviichuk, said: “You don’t have to be Ukrainians to support Ukraine. It
Past experience, and an imminent meeting
In February, I wrote up some thoughts about what a South African delegation could say to Donald Trump and his administration to salvage something of
Looming Ramaphosa-Trump showdown a time for boldness and straight talking
When President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he will do so against the backdrop of a diplomatic relationship under strain.
Patriotic white engineers: Get out!
If you are a skilled white engineer who wants to develop South African industry, if you are a dynamic white entrepreneur who wants to employ