The Real ‘Nazis’ of the Left
by Hannes Wessels The West has probably never been more polarised along political and ideological grounds than it is today. The accession to power of Donald Trump has dangerously divided…
The Triumph of Evil
by Hannes Wessels Looking back at the personalities and institutions involved in the demise of Rhodesia and the forced transition to Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe one is struck by a…
Rhodesia in 1976. A fascinating view from a famous economist.
by Milton Friedman Of the 49 countries in Africa, fifteen are under direct military rule and 29 have one-party civilian governments. Only five have multiparty political systems. I have just…
For Wildlife and White Men the end maybe nigh.
by Hannes Wessels It has taken the well publicised murder of Tristan Voorspuy on the Laikipia Plateau to draw attention to the recent ‘land invasions’ in northern Kenya which provide…
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 to the death your right to…
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 could have possibly come to…
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 you perhaps might believe you…
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 collective guilt and bury a past…
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 occasional lunatic Donald Trump, had…
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 be born into a loving…