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Derek Davey

Derek Davey

Derek Davey is a sub-editor in the Mail & Guardian’s supplements department who occasionally puts pen to paper. He has irons in many metaphysical fires – music, mantras, mortality and moustaches.

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Rich one, poor one

Derek Davey by Derek Davey 7 April 20217 April 2021

After a year of immense change, the divide between the haves and the have nots remains frustratingly the same

Posted inLifestyle

What’s cooking on the cannabis calendar

Derek Davey by Derek Davey 15 February 202116 February 2021

With the right legislation, the plant could financially benefit the average South African

Posted inHealth, Lifestyle

Cabin fever blues as Covid bites

Derek Davey by Derek Davey 19 January 202120 January 2021

Working from home is getting tired as the sounds of the suburbs intrude on our columnist’s peace of mind. Practicing presence may offer a way out of the losses and woes of the second wave

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At lockdown level one, Covid-19 has not been good for democracy

Derek Davey by Derek Davey 13 October 202013 October 2020

Fake news and disinformation abound and mistrust means people are starting to doubt the virus even exists. This is the perfect storm for those who benefit from chaos and corruption

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