Protest and the “Miss” of Dismissing
South African Universities are in a bit of a crisis at the moment. But exactly how deep the crisis is, might depend on where...
Pop Culture’s Irony Obsession
The fact that so many millennials are obsessed with irony isn’t a new observation. It’s been written about, critiqued, debated and even praised for...
Remembering 9/11, 14 Years Later
Today marks 14 years since the deadly terror attacks of September 11, 2001 – a day that left an indelible mark, not only on...
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...
UCT Students Arrested For Violating Court Order
Police used stun grenades to disperse students at the University of Cape Town in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
More than 20 students have...
Should Kourtney Kardashian Forgive Scott For Cheating?
Many years ago I watched an American drama movie in which a couple that had been married for over two decades decided to split. A...
Twitter: Are you a tweeter or a retweeter?
I made this statement on Twitter the other day: Imagine if the logo for Twitter was a cute little pig rather than the bluebird - all...
Are Selfies Selfish?
In life there are often things we keep to ourselves, things we enjoy doing; mostly because we're a little shy or embarrassed about it....
Erasing The Stigma One High Five At A Time
There's a certain stereotype that follows men of color collectively, wherever they go, no matter what they do. It's the notion that they're deadbeats,...
Monocle: How to make a nation
Monocle is one of the top companies when it comes to positive literature in the world today. Whether you subscribe to their monthly magazines...