How the ANC’s playbook resembles Donald Trump’s
The ANC’s policies, and antics, are so frequently counterproductive that its opponents confidently presume they can do better. Yet, as its rivals lack plans to
How to get a false impression of South Africa
Wherever I travelled in South Africa I saw only prosperity and racial harmony. I experienced only clean, safe, punctual, world-class public transport. The shops were
The new moralists or O tempora, o mores
Once upon a time (actually about the same time a certain Panel was delivering a finding that would cause some ‘rep en roer’, some unexpected
When will enough be enough?
South Africans should stop being victims to the idea that there is no alternative to the ANC or alternatively an ANC leader like Cyril Ramaphosa.
Regulatory failure: toxic water
Scientists tested a dozen brands of bottled water sold in Pretoria, and discovered that at least three of them were unsafe for human consumption due
The Peace Agreement of Hat Yai
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 2nd December 1989 – The Peace Agreement of Hat Yai is signed
Two avenues to provincial policing without ANC cooperation
There are broadly two ways political decentralisation takes place: authority is given, or authority is taken. This applies to the devolution of policing authority to
You can fool some people some of the time: A reply to Lebogang Montjane
In the Winter edition of Independent Education, the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa’s (ISASA) magazine, the executive director of ISASA Mr Lebogang Montjane defends
The rise of Africa hinges on agricultural productivity
The climb out of poverty for the rich world began with rising agricultural productivity, which freed up labour for other tasks. Modern agri-technology must do
Help yourself – how ordinary South Africans can reform our economy
There is a story attributed to Stephen Covey. A ship in foggy dark conditions observes a light, and the signalman, upon making radio contact, warns: