Don’t Leave Africa
I think I speak for most Africans who grew up here that we have at one point in our lives wanted to go live...
An Ode to Outgoing Public Protector Thuli Madonsela
I salute a woman who inspires me and makes me want to be a better person, and sincerely hope she will find my Saturday...
Idi Amin and Donald Trump – Strong Men with Unlikely Parallels
US President Donald Trump’s norm-breaking campaign and early reign has been compared to several other divisive historical figures, especially previous American presidents.
But when it...
Dear South Africa – What Would It Take for You To...
Sometimes when you read those comments on Facebook or news sites that sound so negative, you imagine a mean-spirited person, another troll trying to make other...
One Expat’s Rant: “This is Africa” Warnings
On my recent visit back to South Africa for two weeks, something really bothered me for a number of reasons.
I was at morning market...
Humour: Viv Vermaak’s Legendary ‘Out of Africa’ Movie Review
I watched 'Out of Africa' for the first time just now, writes VIV VERMAAK.
OVERALL SCORE: 'Meh' out of 10.
MOVIE REVIEW: For starters, way too...
An Expat Discovers 10 Ways to Drive in SA
Anyone who has just got back to South Africa will quickly notice several things: the prices (good), the weather (fantastic), the politics (volatile), the protests (increasing). And,...
Why Pokemon Go Became an Instant Phenomenon
In the last week, Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game for mobile phones, has taken off. Daily traffic for the game exceeded Twitter and...
More Than An Oppressor’s Language: Reclaiming the Hidden History of Afrikaans
The language of Afrikaans remains a contested issue in South Africa. The controversy over the medium of instruction at traditionally Afrikaans universities such as...
The Gift of Education – “The Most Powerful Weapon…to Change the...
Mandela Day is an opportunity to reflect on how we help each other to get on in life. Educational institutions play an important role...
