Big business bosses have come down hard on the government for its lethargy in responding to the multiple crises we face. The message could not

It is common cause that our cabinet ministers, with their multiple mansions, luxury cars and airline tickets, live in the lap of luxury. The problem

‘We’ve got bigger problems.’ These days, that’s likely to be the response from most ordinary people in South Africa if pressed about their views on

The most sinister aspect about the Green movement around the world is its utter disregard for the poor people in poor countries, especially those with

Danger lurks when words are changed to suit modern sensitivities. Consider the children’s books of best-selling author Roald Dahl, who died in 1990. In 2021

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This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 3rd March 1857 – Second Opium War: France and the United Kingdom