The money must go to the people, not Zuma and the king
Do not blame King Goodwill Zwelithini for purchasing Mercedes-Benzes at R5 million. He “did not know”. Blame officials. A fall guy will be created. For how long will be the king be a burden on...
View ArticleThe EFF has turned out to be a big disappointment
Dear EFF/Julius Malema I write to you as a concerned young black and proud South African. When the Economic Freedom Fighters was formed the majority of the youth was happy that for once in this...
View ArticleLabour will miss Craven but good riddance to Mac
Cosatu spin doctor Patrick Craven will be remembered as one of the best propagandists who marshaled the federation in supporting Jacob Zuma’s march to power. Little did he know that the group...
View ArticleThe king is out of order
Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini is out of order when he rages and points fingers at the media, accusing it of twisting his words when he said foreigners must leave South Africa and go back to their...
View ArticleTransformation, quotas or excellence
Transformation is going to bring this country to its knees. South Africa is committing the same mistakes that brought down many African economies. Transformation should be the end result of...
View ArticleIt’s time for all Africans to open their eyes and be proactive
Your people are hungry, hopeless and confused. While you’re languishing in your multimillion-rand mansion in Nkandla your people are living in shacks and makeshift houses that are falling down. While...
View ArticleCould Africa reclaim her royal history, her glory?
It’s almost as if you need never ask about the origins of Africa; there never was a time when Africa was not here. There is always a sense that whatever story about Africa is told, there is one story...
View ArticleIt’s time to walk the talk
Leaders have spoken and there have been different campaigns, from night vigils and marches to moments of silence. Organisations have made their recommendations and police have acted swiftly to arrest...
View ArticleSA can’t shoulder all the blame
Undoubtedly, many South Africans will share the views of Mathatha Tsedu, “Why are we failing as Africans?” (City Press, April 19 2015), in highlighting the self-hate that underlines the xenophobic...
View ArticleIt’s the fault of the foreigners
I want to express my utter disgust at what has happened in South Africa recently and would like to clarify a few economic reasons that cause xenophobia. Foreigners come to townships and open informal...
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