Libertarians have irreparably tarnished the label
It’s always been hard to be a libertarian. An ideology of individual freedom attracts a lot of nutcases. I now think the label has been
The EWC agenda continues
Fixed property – a house, a farm, business premises, or some other sundry variant of real estate – is a significant investment for anybody. To
Confronting misplaced ideals
Many Europeans will struggle to heat their homes and pay their bills this winter. South Africa’s trajectory is more troubling still. The costs of clinging
The men who ended slavery, communism and apartheid
Three men ended three evil systems: slavery in the United States, communism in Russia, and apartheid in South Africa. Abraham Lincoln died on 15 April
The migration challenge: Europe, America, South Africa
Elon Musk overlooks the continent of his birth when he warns of a pending population bust. Africa’s population is exploding and will double to over
Ludik: the first Afrikaans series on Netflix
Warning: This movie review contains swearwords and Afrikaans, often indistinguishable from each other. The dominee walks out of church (1979), fresh from a sermon and
A case for hope: Small changes to make a big difference
Over the past few years, South Africa has struggled under conditions of weak growth, rising unemployment and mounting public debt. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic,
Mandates and lockdowns: Part I – Uncertainty and trade-offs
This is the first of a three-part series that makes the case for leaving key health choices to individuals rather than relying on protective measures
Patel’s dreams of autarky bode ill for the public
The Department of Trade Barriers, Inflation and Collusion is working on a new scheme, this time to raise the prices of car, taxi, bus and
Violent crime wreaks havoc in Western Cape
Cape Town has raked in a number of international awards in the last few years, including being named as Africa’s Leading City Destination for 2021