When the words commonly associated in news stories with the term ‘Covid-19’ include ‘looting’, it’s time to shine a light on the problem
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Posted inGeneral
Set the new cannabis law alight
Full legalisation will eventually become the norm in most countries and those that are first to adopt the policy will see the greatest rewards. South Africa’s proposed Bill, however, is a step backwards
Posted inGeneral
In the time of the now, social is all important
The practice of individualism, as opposed to an understanding that there is a connective tissue which binds a society together, has been exposed by Covid-19
Posted inGeneral
Lockdown shines a light on our history
As South Africans continue to grapple with lockdown regulations, they should spare a thought for those who suffered in our past
Posted inNews/Politics
The tone is set at the top
A change in human behaviour is considered the best way to fight a deadly virus and that is is exactly what managers need too
Posted inHealth
We need far greater transparency in medical science
Science occupies centre stage in the frantic search for medical solutions to the Covid-19 pandemic, but popular misconceptions, censorship and financial interests abound
Posted inEquality
Connecting the gap: An open letter to the major cell networks, from a teacher
As government employees at a public school, the material we produce should be available to all in South Africa. You hold the key to sharing this invaluable treasure trove with the country.
Posted inNews/Politics
South Africa has never had a good government
The only time change has taken place, it is in response to global events such as World War II. This government faces the changes that the Covid-19 pandemic will bring
Posted inMedia
Words can paint a softened impression of Covid-19’s onslaught
Reporting is blurry but, reading between the lines, it seems more people have died from the disease
Posted inLifestyle
None of us has a fixed identity
The actual character of reality as a process eludes most people because we are indoctrinated from a young age
Posted inNews/Politics
Put in context, Mandela did what he could with what he had
Those who attack his assertions and actions should ask themselves what they have sacrificed for the country they want
Posted inEnvironment
Lockdown regulations stoke energy poverty
And people who cannot afford electricity resort to burning biomass for warmth and cooking which has a detrimental effect on health