It’s not Trump I’m afraid of…
I must admit, I did not think US presidential hopeful Donald Trump would come this far in his bid to occupy the White House.
I am probably not the only...
Vote where it counts
At the moment, the newly re-appointed finance minister of South Africa, Pravin Gordhan, is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The South African tax commissioner, Tom Moyane, and...
What if the Church met politics?
"You don't mix church and politics."
That was the mantra I learned growing up, almost as if it was some secret 11th commandment that only my parents knew about.
And yet...
Are we ready for a new kind of politics?
When people hear the word "politics", they tend to switch off immediately.
And I understand why.
The typical political campaign consists of massive campaign buses, adverts, banners, and people wearing party...
The Great(est) Gatsby
Last night I ended up on the streets of Gatesville in Cape Town, South Africa, enjoying a steak masala gatsby at a restaurant called Golden Dish.
But let's back up...
Why the race debate is changing
Are you part of the conversation?
"Today I commit myself to step into and speak up against any form of racism I see or hear in front of me, whether...
I believe in South Africa
I will never leave South Africa. Having had the privilege of travelling extensively, I can confidently say that there is no place like this unique country. It goes beyond...
Is Kanye the Donald Trump of entertainment?
Kanye Yeezy West is back in the news… again.
Yeezy has just released another track, No more parties in LA, which appears to be part of a series of songs he...
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 am all for working towards...
The Deposition Petition: To Sign or Not to Sign
This is an exciting time to live in Africa. No matter what your opinion is of our current state, this week is proof that we are constantly on the...