It’s been a long time coming in this country, and another proud move towards a true virtual community. Today, FNB launched How Can We Help You, a niche social network centred on financial content. And I’d like to think we really are first to market here. Corporate brands can easily become “social” for social’s sake. […]
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Those who want newspapers to die are missing the point
The Rocky Mountain News, Cincinnati Post and New York Sun are gone. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer published its last edition on Tuesday. The San Francisco Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer and Minneapolis Star-Tribune are in their death throes. Even the mighty New York Times had to go hat in hand to a shady Mexican billionaire recently to keep […]
Posted inNews/Politics
Did Harms show Zuma and NPA the way out?
At the outset I would draw to your attention that the contents of this article are based purely upon my own conjecture and insight and are not the product of any inside knowledge or sources who have confirmed what has been set out herein. As such I trust that you will address your comments and […]
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Comparing Derby-Lewis to Shaik is dangerous
The decision of a full bench of the North Gauteng High Court to dismiss the parole application of Chris Hani’s murderer, Clive Derby-Lewis has invariably drawn criticism from various quarters. Of primary interest to me are those who would compare Shaik being granted parole with the rejection of Derby-Lewis as well as those suggesting that […]
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A different kind of festival
This week we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Cape Town Festival and I can’t believe that ten years have gone by so quickly. The festival was born out of the “One City, Many Cultures” project that I initiated while I was editor of the Cape Times. The project was a direct response to […]
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Of pastors and politicians
When news emerged that Zuma had descended on Rhema Church and blessed regular congregants with his presence, a thought swiftly somersaulted in my mind that at last this man has decided to put aside all that unsavoury behaviour that has got him into trouble all so often. Then it became all too clear that being […]
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Where is the media’s tipping point?
What is the “tipping point” which sees the media deliberately shift from passive reporter to active crusader? What pushes the media into pro-active campaign mode deliberately making the news and not merely the quasi-objective spectator telling the world what’s happening, when, where, to who, why and how? Precedents, great and small, exist galore. When I […]
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Still don’t know why I should vote DA
Fellow Thought Leader contributor Grant Walliser recently wrote a lengthy piece titled “Why I will vote for the DA” — I must sheepishly confess that I rather enjoyed it. Being the notorious fence-sitter that I am (read: willing to be swayed by compelling arguments), I like watching people with hearts around their sleeves. Grant opened […]
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First Principles
On and on free enterprise thrives Thanks for the competitive open market economy guys As we coming up in the world today Everyone has heard somebody say They promise they promise … we know it’s a lie They promise they promise you a … better life Empty words, broken dreams and hearts Now’s the time […]
Posted inGeneral
Start promoting the DA and Cope
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Posted inLifestyle
The day I started going blind
Last Wednesday I started going blind. I was seated at this exact spot writing when I noticed an unusual itchiness in my right eye. So I did what everyone does in these situations. I scratched my right eye. And then, in the interest of balance, I scratched my left eye. And then I scratched my […]
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Hlophe and Motata’s innocence is not the primary issue
Once again we are being treated to the less than acceptable conduct of two judges who have failed to appreciate the importance of their position within our fledgling multiracial democracy. In the case of Judge Nkola Motata the accused in a drunk driving matter, he has been called upon by the magistrate to explain why […]