The End of Donald Trump
by Hannes Wessels Most people I know are thrilled the Trump era is over. And watching his performance in his final days they may be right; but with him gone…
The Rise of Fascism
by Hannes Wessels Most people I associate with miss it completely but with the rise of Biden to the American presidency, the growth of authoritarianism throughout the world has been…
The History of the Rhodesian Game Department
by Hannes Wessels For anyone genuinely interested in African wildlife and conservation Mike Bromwitch’s updated second edition of the 80-year history of the Rhodesian Game Department is not only hugely…
Celebrating the Demise Of Donald Trump.
by Hannes Wessels I know the overwhelming majority of my fellow South Africans are jubilant at the prospect of a Joe Biden/Kamala Harris presidency and I know this sentiment is…
Lessons From An Old Soldier
by Hannes Wessels White people everywhere, including my own children, are being encouraged, in some cases compelled, to acknowledge guilt for the cardinal crime of being born white. An entire…
Africa Waives The Rules But Should Rule The World
by Hannes Wessels Calling for African countries to wield more influence at the United Nations is nothing new; it has been going on for decades. Robert Mugabe, while busy destroying…
Hair-raising Hypocrisy.
by Hannes Wessels Looking on as the EFF (Economic Freedom Front) men and women in red run amuck, vandalising over 400 Clicks stores around the country with impunity, causing millions…
Is South African Cricket Doomed?
by Hannes Wessels As somebody who loves the game of cricket and a keen supporter of the South African team, who yearns to enjoy sport unsullied by political agendas, it…
“Foreign Native”.
by Hannes Wessels RW Johnson’s new book, ‘Foreign Native’, is enlightening, entertaining but also disturbing. But, like everything he writes, the narrative reeks with honesty. I humbly hold him in…
Jock Hutton
by Hannes Wessels Few who served in the Rhodesian military will be remembered with as much reverence and deep affection as Jock Hutton who died aged 96 at Maidstone in…