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The work of social theorist Ulrich Beck (famous for his book Risk Society) on cosmopolitanism is a valuable source of reflection on the question, whether there can ever be an answer to the ‘threat’ of terror and ‘terrorism’. In A new cosmopolitanism is in the air (2007), Beck sets out to answer the question: ‘How […]

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has once again found himself at the centre of controversy, having been named as the player who tested positive for a banned substance during the Indian Premier League. Asif is not guilty of anything at this point, but one at least has to begin to question his innocence as these […]

This post is in the interest of stating the obvious that I think needs to be stated. I recently almost caused an international incident during an interview. The interviewer was a foreign national from a European country whose capital city’s name starts with the letter M. Another clue is that the citizens of her country […]

In light of Cristiano Ronaldo confirming Fifa president Septic Bladder’s view that he is a modern-day slave, I thought it only right and proper that he keep a diary to ensure that future generations be made aware of his suffering. DIARY OF A SLAVE (Cris aged 23; Mental age circa Barmitzvah Boy) 6am Awoke to […]

Should there have been any doubt about the Boks’ legitimacy as world champions, Saturday’s heroics would have put these to rest. Our biggest enemy conquered in their stronghold, and when everyone and their dog gave us no chance. Ricky Januarie is unlucky to be a hero in this age. Rarely has a man so deserved […]

“I’ve been singing happy birthday to Mandela for 30 years and quite frankly, I’m tired. Of course he helped a lot of people, but after that it’s all about him, him, him,” — Hugh Masekela City Press has reported how these utterances have shocked the nation, but I am not one of those purported to […]

Ground control to Major Dowd, ground control to Major Dowd … Take your protein pills and put your helmet on; Ground control to Major Dowd, commencing countdown, engines on … Check ignition and may God’s love be with you … (Spoken): Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two, One, Springboks! What do yer […]

Matt Goddard? Who the hell is Matt Goddard? Before tomorrow is out, your clothes will be shredded, tufts of hair on the floor and you will be snarling at the incompetence of an Australian referee called Matt Goddard, who will be the man in the middle for tomorrow’s Test match between the Springboks and the […]

I espouse such precepts that transformation of an individual is but transformation of society. Such transformation, which is in vogue among those engaged in political and economic deliberations, is becoming a distinguishing characteristic in institutions, organisations and governments seeking with unrelenting effort to reflect the multifarious societies in which they exist and represent. These are […]

The famous Australian based web community site Sitepoint, originally founded in a roundabout way in 1997, launched its “new look” front page this week. A pretty mixed response it has received, and as I often tend to do, I’ll try to remain as unbiased and neutral on the topic for the time being. For those […]

Submitted by Sizwe Nyenyiso There is no doubt in my mind that someone should take responsibility for all the misery experienced by Africans. Ancient history reveals that Africa was a harmonised and peaceful continent in the world, whose inhabitants hunted with bows and even wooden clubs. Many Africans sustained their living primarily through hunting and […]

Barring an act of God, exactly two years from now, Soccer City will be the centre of the universe with billions of people tuning in to experience the grand finale of the world’s biggest single-code sporting event. On July 11, 2010 when the World Cup final is played, South Africans will hopefully look back at […]