Libertarians have irreparably tarnished the label

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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