Submitted by Patrick Carmody “Globalisation is making low-impact people into high-impact people faster, in greater numbers, and with greater impacts than at any other time in the history of the world.” — Thomas L Friedman, The World Is Flat Imagine telling a couple of kids that have been patiently waiting in line for the roller-coaster […]
2008
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Percy:ton-up! Who’dve thunk it!
Think St. Paul’s conversion was something? Try Percy Montgomery’s public makeover. Incredible. That he did it all the right way — on the field — makes it even more credible and all respect to him. Amazing to see just how almost everyone (there are always a few dunces) is united in their goodwill for a […]
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Keeping the hope alive
Everyone would like to be remembered for something, regardless of whether it’s as a great parent or friend; or as someone that had some positive effect on the world during his or her time on it. So it stands to reason that if you come to the end of your life and the message on […]
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Let’s talk to Charl Norman
This week I Let Charl Norman Talk to me about Blueworld, big media and his goal to work in Silicon Valley. What exactly do you do Charl? I’m a internet strategist with a variety of skills for every aspect of a internet business including search and social media marketing, project management, business strategy, user interface […]
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A man for all seasons
There are so many extraordinary photographs of South Africa’s favourite son, but the one image that captures the mood of this country’s greatest sporting achievement – securing the rights to host the 2010 World Cup – is of Nelson Mandela clutching that priceless 6kg, solid gold trophy in Zurich. It was May 15, 2004 and […]
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Is Cosatu advancing acts of criminality?
Cosatu is planning another protest, a core domain of this useless trade union movement; a protest apparently against escalating food, electricity and oil costs. By some miracle this idiotic protest is intended to alleviate the plight of the poor who are enduring greatest strain during these testing economic conditions. Protest marches in the past have […]
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A pilot sports post: First, full disclosure
Warning: This post might offend. I have been thinking about submitting the occasional contribution to Sports Leader, but always feared that I might make very many people very woes. Seriously, I have very strange politics when it comes to sport. It’s a bit like my relationship with cars; I hate them but I love driving. […]
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The most powerful weapon against the occupation?
Last week I cried – in public – for the first time in a long time. Years of working in the field of HIV/Aids and access to healthcare have made me tough, perhaps even cold. But as Robi, Ali and Rami recounted their stories of loss, the tears flowed. I wasn’t alone. Robi Damelin is […]
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Work-permit protectionism: Who is it really protecting?
Submitted by Charlotte Malgas South Africa’s short-sighted and protectionist approach towards work permits will hit its youth by the end of the year with the demise of the United Kingdom working holiday-maker scheme. Although the UK is offering a youth mobility scheme in its place, South Africa is likely to be excluded because the government […]
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What is the ultimate rugby climax?
Did we witness the ultimate rugby climax this past Saturday in Dunedin, which resonated around the world for Springboks’ supporters? I am not so sure. This rematch between the Springboks and All Blacks in 2008 is now 1-1 and as the stats showed over the last 72 encounters between the two teams, the average points […]
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Peter “The Puppet” socks it to his critics
Peter De Villiers has a diabolical taste in fashion, judging by his outlandish ties, garish shirts, and the cricket-styled pullovers he seems to be so fond of wearing. He has a rather outdated moustache, resembling a life-like Yosemite Sam, or a throwback to the disco era, back when the Village People reigned supreme. In addition, […]
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Blacker than thou
Déjà vu — again. And of a particularly nasty variety too. After refusing to apologise for inciting violence by saying he’d “kill” for ANC president Jacob Zuma, ANCYL president Julius Malema promised not to use the word “kill” in public again. So, now he’s gone and used the word “eliminate”. The last time we were […]