Stop thinking ‘stereotypes’– we’re all South African!
It gets my goat when I read in posts or in papers, ‘So, if you don’t like the ANC get on a plane and leave.’ This kind of half-baked taunt seems so obviously aimed at whiteys. I take the bait, I feel...
View ArticleShould we let Madiba go?
South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world is in prayer. A prayer to keep one of the most important celebrated and loved person, Nelson Mandela alive.The old man has given us a lot of scares. I now...
View ArticleThank you, Tata: Johnny Clegg sings for Nelson Mandela
Sunday evening, 7 April. Mist rolls over Table Mountain, rain threatens. We’ve staked our claim in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, on a patch of damp grass. We’re at least a kilometre back...
View ArticleSquabble over inheritance: Mandela offspring have field day
Death, which proves us to be ephemeral and inconsequential, paradoxically triggers a desire, in those left behind, to clutch at money and possessions even when we know that material goods mean nothing...
View ArticleThank you ANC for the Fruits of Freedom.
As we are going to celebrate Freedom Day on the 27th of April we must be mindful of few things and prevent ourselves from falling into the trap of saying nothing has happened since the dawn of...
View ArticleHere Is A Challenge To Community Newspapers
Our online journalism is one characterized by incest — a pleasurable game of sleeping with one another on the bed of breaking news; journalist on journalist, editor on editor, and publication on...
View ArticleThankyou SABC for giving us a visit to see Nelson Mandela
It’s been more than three weeks since the release of Nelson Mandela in a 10 days stay in hospital. This was a third time in a space of five months that Madiba spent in hospitals for a recurring Lung...
View ArticleNelson Mandela belongs to the ANC too.
With regards to the Nelson Mandela health frenzy, there are things that some people fail to understand because of their dislike for the ANC, says Esethu Hasane.
View ArticleJacob Zuma is 100 times more the man Malema is.
Esethu Hasane says he doesn't trust Julius Malema because he believes the former ANCYL leader would ruin all attempts to unite South Africa and turn the country into another Zimbabwe.
View ArticleA ‘Closed Letter’ to my Comrades (Open for who?)
Almost 20 years now, and what have we done? We have accomplished a great deal, but Bheki Dungeni feel we could have done even more.
View ArticleNelson Mandela did not sell-out.
We can not blame Madiba for the failed education, social, economic and political policies that the ANC now makes. The man has done his duty, writes Esethu Hasane.
View ArticleDimitri Tsafendas assassinates Verwoerd: more than a footnote in history
A sporting event held in Pretoria over the weekend had Joanne Hichens convinced that former Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd would be doing cartwheels in his grave.
View ArticlePolitical parties strangle vision
A luta continua…! Contra tribalismo! Contra ignorância! Contra analfabetismo! Contra exploração! Contra superstição! Contra miséria! Contra fome! Contra….! As I sit back in my chair, the words of...
View ArticleThe inspirational love of Nelson and Graca
As the endless tributes to Madiba pour in, I have not seen as many mentions about Graca Machel, the faithful wife to our great hero, says Jerome Cornelius.
View ArticleSA’s 2014 Wishlist: JZ’s Resignation Speech
Imagine 2014 kicked off with Jacob Zuma delivering his resignation speech. Xolani Khumalo ponders this.
View ArticleYouth missing the correct mind-set…but it’s not our fault!
The youth are failing dismally, not because we don’t have the talent, but because our mindset are not where it's supposed to be, says Zareef Minty.
View ArticleYouth Need To Vote!
We as the youth can often seem disinterested in politics for many reasons, but mainly because we feel the politics of today doesn’t relate to us. But we can - and will - make a difference, says Zareef...
View ArticleWe need credible local role models!
How can we expect “A grade leaders” to come from our high schools and universities if the youth have no benchmark to work with? asks Zareef Minty.
View ArticleMarket Yourself as a Brand
When a company looks at your work application it is very important to have social media accounts in good standing, says Zareef Minty.
View ArticleLiving a balanced lifestyle
Zareef Minty says that the four best tips to achieve a balanced lifestyle are all based on time management skills.
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