The Race Against Racism
Hannes Wessels, While I was not living in South Africa when the ANC, led by Nelson Mandela, came to power in 1994 it was plain to see that almost the…
Two Brave Boys From Bulawayo.
Hannes Wessels, I am not sure if it is just me and my dystopian view of the modern world in general, but I have become a chronic pessimist. This mood…
For the West the End is Nigh.
Hannes Wessels, I’m constantly admonished by my wife and family for being morose and distant; sadly they are probably correct but the reason is, I read too much, care too…
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 headlines when she denounced Britain and the Royal family, for…
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 a central figure in the destruction of the country so…
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 where I think we are and where we have been.…
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 by the name of Cyril Ramaphosa waddled with all possible…
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 I do now, that no world power in recent history…
Cursed Colonials
Hannes Wessels, Recently I was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak at some length to former Rhodesian District Commissioner, Ben Kaschula. Now in his twilight years, blessed with an…
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 Russia and Ukraine, to bestow upon Presidents Putin and Zelensky,…