The Promised Land (as inspired by Karel Schoeman’s 1973 award-winning novel)

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Oh yes, our land is lovely – but one day we may have to consider leaving it. As a white South African born in the

Why South Africa Needs a Leaner, Fairer, Safer State

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Each year, the South African Parliament issues a quiet but important invitation to the general public, inviting ordinary South Africans to submit proposals and suggestions

Competition Commission parroting European antitrust law will harm economic dynamism

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Whether consciously or unconsciously, the European Union (EU) influences how South African competition regulators formulate policy, guided by what is usually termed “international best practice.”

Urgency of SA Water Crisis Drying Up as Rain-Free Winter Months Lie Ahead

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With so much happening in the political sphere, and while politicians are fighting for centre stage, the intensifying water crisis mustn’t be forgotten, especially since

Why don’t we exclude politics from the beautiful game?

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) deserves praise for dealing with the violent protesters who call themselves Red Card Israel, who were causing chaos at

Arrogance in Randburg

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The ANC thought they were on to a good thing when they started accusing the DA of arrogance.  As it became harder and harder for

The most dangerous place to be an Afrikaner ally

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Some years ago, I came up with the design for a badge: “Afrikaner Ally”. But it didn’t matter if its reference was to Pierneef or

Trump slashes capital rules for banks

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Proposed banking deregulation in the United States has media panicked, but it’s actually great news. Here’s why. “US watchdogs are reportedly planning to slash capital

The Three-Way Squeeze on the ANC

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South Africa’s ruling party finds itself trapped in a tightening vice. Pressures are mounting from three directions: from outside the country, domestically, and from within

South Africa’s foreign and domestic policy has set Trump up to bash us around for 4 years

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South Africa is growing increasingly isolated internationally due to a foreign policy approach that lacks strategy in responding to changes in world politics. Recently 49