Many of the firearms used in violent crimes are stolen from police stations or confiscated guns sold by corrupt cops.
Maybe there might be some merit in legalising polyandry
South Africa’s frail masculinities can relax, polyandry is not the government’s official position, it’s just a thought.
’n Boer maak ’n plan is just not enough anymore
We are forever making plans: Eskom? Light a candle or, if you can afford it, install a generator.
After its video bombed, DA fails to pre-visualise rally
It’s difficult to find anyone who’s seen the DA’s big reveal video this week who has anything good to say about it.
We have incredible talent in South Africa, some of it appearing at the Zondo commission
The estranged La Gigaba, Norma Mngoma, could well have been up for best supporting actress in her role in the sequel to the 1994 blockbuster Rainbow Miracle that has fast segued into a morality tale for the ages.
Fanning the flames instead of dousing them
The country has been agog and aghast at the destruction wrought by the runaway fire on Table Mountain that began on Sunday. Many people were devastated by the loss of priceless artefacts from UCT.
How history will remember Zuma
He’s already had his dirty washing laundered.
Covid-19 vaccine: As usual, South Africa got its wires crossed
The Government announced the temporary suspension of the rollout of its J&J Vaccine programme this week. It was an odd thing to do.
When the price for journalism becomes too high
Easter Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Anton Hammerl.
Cyril Ramaphosa isn’t the Grinch that stole the Easter weekend
Simply imposing blanket bans, might delight Bheki Cele and the other nanny-knows-best types in the cabinet, but all it does is guarantee bad behaviour as everyone either stocks up on booze or WhatsApp’s the neighbourhood bootlegger.
Kevin Ritchie 