Editor’s note
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In a time of abuse, society needs to embark on some deep soul-searching
BlogsThe other day I listened over the radio to an item about about a well supported protest walk that was…
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What does it really mean to be a South African?
BlogsQuite ambitious, this idea from the business community to launch South Africa Day.
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Change of mindset: Ask what you can do for your country
BlogsRemember John F Kennedy's call for Americans not to ask what the country can do for them, but what they…
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It is dry and hot but life goes on
BlogsIt's a funny old thing - when conversation runs dry, people usually look towards the heavens to talk about the…
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Train of frustration holds no promise of gravy
BlogsThose who fought for freedom 21 years ago have since realised there is a difference between being free from oppression…
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Solving affordable education is a tricky task
BlogsThe violent protests at Wits University and, subsequently, at other institutions of higher learning across the country, over increased tuition…
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So who is to be blamed for all the littering?
BlogsHere we are again, discussing the ''good, the bad and the ugly'' brought to us by the big parties annually…
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Have some pity on those picking our garbage for a living
BlogsI meet them every Friday morning. Bright and early.
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No need yet to flee from SA in a rubber boat
BlogsI know Europe is far from South Africa, and the refugee exodus might seem a million miles removed from our…
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A shocked nation unable to be shocked into panic
BlogsIt is quite amazing how quickly we have become desensitised in this country.
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The Springboks need our undivided support
BlogsLet's talk about something which is not related to politics or crime - The Rugby World Cup.
