Even if most of the time we toe the conventional line there are some circumstances, such as during a so-called pandemic, when we must say, thus far but no further
CoViD-19
Posted inNews/Politics
Why exactly is this US election so close?
The United States elections have been complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in votes and age-old anger.
Posted inBusiness, General
A turnaround of inner-city decay in South Africa is crucial right now
If we are to succeed, we need to expertly navigate and facilitate collaboration processes
Posted inGeneral
At lockdown level one, Covid-19 has not been good for democracy
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
Posted inLifestyle
Time to write a new verse
In addition to a rehaul of our hygiene regime, we should use this moment to re-examine the best ways of living
Posted inLifestyle, News/Politics
Stumbling upon Orania in the pandemic
It seems a road trip can take you strange places and back in time
Posted inEnvironment, News/Politics
Greta Thunberg, the Bible and capitalism
Perhaps the biblical teachings — and that of the youth — is that, instead of abolishing the free market system, we should simplify it
Posted inEquality, Gender violence
Let’s end our dual heritage of resilience and predation
South Africa needs to address the systems that enable predators of all kinds to delay equity
Posted inLifestyle
Taste, power and distinction: Politics on a plate
From an early age, I have viscerally known that lack of food was neither just nor fair
Posted inEnvironment
Botanical gardens re-imagined go beyond simply displaying plants
Covid-19 and its socioeconomic consequences has emphasised people’s need for these places: research, biodiversity conservation, plants for food, health and cultural purposes, and open space in congested urban settings
Posted inHealth
Surviving the age of anxiety
There are just some things that you can never ever prepare for
Posted inBusiness
E-payments for the unbanked are booming
The pandemic is providing mobile phone network operators with a unique chance to partner with fintech firms and banks to deliver clever e-commerce solutions to the informal sector in Africa