Instead of discouraging pupils from speaking in their mother tongue, we should rather question why, so long after our transition, white pupils still can’t speak or understand the predominant African language in their area.

In his first official act, Leon Schreiber extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver and appeal applications until 31 December.

Sea birds and penguins eat the plastic bottle tops and cigarette lighters and then die from starvation. Sea turtles inhale the earbuds and plastic straws and suffocate to death.

"It was interesting to see the intricate dance President Cyril Ramaphosa had to perform to get this to work."

As much as there were questions about whether Ramaphosa was the right man for the job during his first term, he is undoubtedly the right president for our country right now. 

It is now up to the politicians to show to the world that unlike so many other countries, we can again do the unexpected and make a success of this new dispensation.

In the meantime, the EFF must figure out how to distinguish themselves from MK in parliament, which might require a new – less disruptive – strategy…