Learning from the unnecessary energy crisis
A completely unnecessary energy crisis afflicts much of the world. Countries that once had successful electricity supply with low prices now suffer electricity shortages and
What’s ahead after the mid-terms?
With the American mid-term elections finally over, it’s worth celebrating the return of divided government. From January Republicans will have a slim majority in the
The cost of state paternalism
Although it is famous among middle-class tourists for its exquisite beaches, life in the OR Tambo district municipality in the former Transkei is far from
The fall of St Cyril is good news
With all illusions about St Cyril Ramaphosa now shattered, the future of the country looks bleak. The silver lining is that his fall could precipitate
Mongolian milestone
This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 26th November 1924 – The Mongolian People’s Republic is officially established after
The ‘good intentions’ of race law: SA’s enduring legislative tradition
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) launched the Index of Race Law on 1 December 2022 – the first day of Reconciliation Month. The Index
A return to faith in democracy
The post-Covid lockdown shocks, inflationary pressures, recession, and rising discontent across the world are increasingly threatening governments. Nationalism and populism have run their course for
CITES ignores expert advice about sharks
When experts recommend that trade in species should be regulated or prohibited, CITES is quick to act. When they find the species do not meet
Diversity, deliberation and the difficult conversations
If it carries the suggestion of racism, it’s bound to grab attention. So, it was entirely expected that the goings-on in a suburban High School
Why does Africa continue to underperform?
Now is the time, and South Africa the place, to understand why Africa has been such an economic laggard. Scars remain from nearly all of