The books I read: how can man try better?
I arrived late at my country's history.
That is to say, I grew up being fed a very specific history at school, one that favoured...
Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I...
Why Omar al-Bashir Left South Africa
A provisional court order was issued on Sunday to prevent Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir from leaving South Africa where he had been attending the African...
Small Things: Mother Teresa and Mandela’s Rugby Jersey
Small things often have a massive impact.
I'm thinking of that key that opens an important door, a switch that sets off some huge machine,...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
Trump vs Clinton – the underwhelming second round
Last Sunday night, US presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton came face-to-face in what turned out to be a rather underwhelming second debate.
The...
Africa elects new “leader”
The African Union has a new leader.
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Chad was elected by his peers, as the new Chair...
Theresa May’s secret weapon
On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union. Granted it was a very close call, with 52%...
Did the world ignore Boko Haram’s Baga attack?
Those following world events will know that two significant things happened over the last week. Armed militants, reportedly linked to al Qaeda, attacked the offices...
Would Jesus vote?
By the time you read this, I will have voted in the municipal elections in my home country, South Africa. But at the time...