There can be no doubt that the actions of Hamas on 7 October were acts of terror and that Israel had to respond. However, it should be blatantly clear to everyone by now that Israel’s actions cannot be considered self-defence or proportionate retaliation.
Read MoreIn a country where many terrible things happen on a daily basis the inaction around this issue is most probably one of the most shameful things. So let’s all sign the petition and call on decent men to speak out.
Read MoreThe ANC is correct that the scars of Apartheid will remain painfully visible for many decades to come, but as we all know, many of apartheid’s wounds could have healed significantly by now if it had not been for the many acts of attrition and omission by the ANC government.
Read MoreSilence kills – which is why we should start to talk about it amongst ourselves and also to our daughters and sons.
Read MoreTo all the children, their brave carers, as well as the pensioners of this country, like Masa I want to say: “I’m so sorry, for how you were failed by those who were supposed to have protected you.”
Read MoreThat is thirty-six million rand of taxpayers’ money that should have been used to investigate and prosecute legitimate cases. This is totally unacceptable.
Read MoreThese are the first things people notice when they enter our country and it matters. As the saying goes – first impressions last. When I have a bad experience at another country’s airport, it influences how I view that country and the rest of my trip.
Read MoreEven though COPE is no longer of much – if any - relevance in the South African political domain, there are perhaps a few lessons to be learnt from their demise.
Read MoreIn the chess game of life and opinions, they choose to play on either the white or the black squares and when their views are affirmed by me or other writers, they feel good and validated. However, when they are challenged, they feel uncertain and angry and lash out.
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