William Saunderson-Meyer

Those who choose belief, whether it be in Jesus or a fistful of herbs, have the right to do so, even if it is apparent to the rest of us that they are mistaken and will consequently die.

Macias was deposed and executed by Teddy in 1979, who then reputedly had some Macias’ body parts removed for Constantia’s face creams and for when he, Teddy, got the late night munchies.

It is our differing deaths in a developing country and a mature economy that paint the starkest picture of how life in different nations compares.

The British media furore around South Africa’s extradition application for Shrien Dewani, accused of the contract killing of his young Swedish bride while on honeymoon in Cape Town, is at turns laughable and infuriating.

Until the coffin is nailed shut, Zimbabweans will fear that Vampire Bob will find a way of rising from electoral death.

It’s time for Assange to face the music. And for his howling supporters to remember that his accusers, even if they are only women, also have rights.

The locals allowed the hapless refugees to return but they had to buy back their looted possessions as part of their ‘reintegration’.

The belief that black South Africans are incapable of anything but fraternal goodwill towards other black Africans is an article of political faith for many in government.

The media legislation that eventually emerges from Parliament will, much like a homeopathic tincture, be efficacious only in the minds of true believers.

While constructive engagement with government is fine and dandy, NGOs very often need to give ruling parties a kick in the balls.

All the would-be heirs of Mandela flounder. They can parrot the words, but they can’t hold the tune.