Reparations: Who Owes Who?
Hannes Wessels, As a delegate at the recently held Cop 28 climate conference in Dubai, Ndileka Mandela, Nelson’s granddaughter, grabbed…
Henry Kissinger; Friend or Foe?
Hannes Wessels, Few Rhodesians will mourn the passing of Henry Kissinger who died recently aged 100. Most see him as…
What Did They Fight For?
Hannes Wessels, I write this on the 11th of November, having read the news of the day and reflected on…
The Hijacking of the Rugby World Cup
Hannes Wessels, In my view, a fabulous World Cup Rugby final was wrecked the moment an overweight, billionaire, political opportunist…
The Pot Calling The Kettle Black.
Hannes Wessels, There was a time, in the not so distant past when I revered America. I believed then, as…
Cursed Colonials
Hannes Wessels, Recently I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak at some length to former Rhodesian District Commissioner,…
Reflections From The Southern Tip.
Hannes Wessels, When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently dispatched himself, along with a small army of security personnel, to…
The Silencing of Sense
Hannes Wessels, Years ago when BBC boss of Television, Danny Cohen, fired the brash but funny petrolhead Jeremy Clarkson from…
Forgotten Heroes
Hannes Wessels, The parades, ceremonies and services that accompanied the recent coronation of King Charles, was by all accounts, a…
After The ‘Palefaces’.
Hannes Wessels, If you have a heart in Africa it’s probably not a good idea to read Martin Meredith’s State…