Nurse shortage crisis in South Africa

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South Africa has been faced with a critical shortage of nurses, which has been worsening over the years, resulting in a number of challenges in

Religious freedom, classical liberalism, and me

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My open disdain for religious belief has, not surprisingly, sparked a heated response. Allow me to clear up some misconceptions. If you’re not interested in

Monarch at the edge of the modern age

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This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 28th June 1519 – Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy

Dennis Davis (of all people) stands up for private property against militant socialism 

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There has been one constant in South African constitutional discourse since the 1980s: Professor Dennis Davis. He has outlived most of his sparring partners in

How the role of Russia and the BRICS crumbled in a week

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South Africa’s alternative pole to that of the West, BRICS, has crumbled within a week. Made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa,

Roets, restating case against liberal democracy, sidesteps key arguments

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In a response to two defences of classical liberalism, Ernst Roets fails to resolve important criticisms. I must admit, I was surprised when Ernst Roets,

NHI: Social solidarity will not be enough

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The passage of the National Health Insurance Bill by the National Assembly brings South Africa a step closer to introducing the government’s plans for a

Warlords or the West

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‘Excessive ambitions and vested interests have led to treason.’ Those words were spoken by Russian President Vladimir Putin to describe his feelings of betrayal toward

Reclaiming freedom – a reply to Vegter and Van Staden

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When we strip our conception of freedom from the community and the pursuit of the common good, we lose it. I recently published a piece

Will the ANC still rule in 2025?

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Will the ANC still be the government of South Africa in 2025 – a year after the 2024 election and 31 years after coming to