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The Liberal Fascists
by Hannes Wessels Voltaire, the great French philosopher is reputed to have said, ‘I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend … Read more →
Politics and History
The Curse of the Professional Politicians
by Hannes Wessels Looking at the mess that prevails in much of the ‘western’ and ‘developing’ world, many are surely asking how this sorry situation … Read more →
An open letter to Lord David Owen from a war-nurse.
by Rita Budd Lord Owen, Forgive me, but I cannot even begin with the words ‘Dear’ for it is so far removed from any acknowledgement … Read more →
I’ve Been a ‘Hate Crime’ Victim All my Life.
by Hannes Wessels Despite having been twice elected US president thanks to millions of white Americans who desperately, albeit misguidedly, wanted to salve their … Read more →
Trump and Africa
by Hannes Wessels Along with CNN audiences around the world most South Africans went into mourning with news that the despicable, misogynist, sexist, racist and … Read more →
The Burden our Children Bear
by Hannes Wessels We live in a world obsessed with the safety and general welfare of our children. This is laudable. I was fortunate to … Read more →
The Week That Was
by the Editors There is a disturbing similarity between events in the US and here in South Africa. In both countries the rule of law … Read more →
The Week That Was
by the Editors Saturday the 8th October 2016 might go down in history as the day the Springbok era came to a close and with … Read more →
The Week That Was
by the Editors South Africa’s poor are getting poorer and their numbers are growing. Across the board, jobs are being lost while the government ploughs … Read more →
The Disgraceful United Nations
by Eeben Barlow I felt I ought not to write something when I am filled with anger, but to say I am absolutely and totally … Read more →