Wonkie Author Profile - Pratish Mistry

Besides being a bit of a cartoon himself, Pratish Mistry is a prolific writer and artist. His articles span a range of topics including professional coaching, political analysis, economics, spirituality, and humour.

Jacob Zuma resolves Libya crisis

May 28th, 2026 (Updated)

Jacob Zuma says no to military intervention on Libya, but what should South Africa’s position be in relation to such African crises. Will Muammar Gaddafi simply step down because of an AU panel discussion?

South Africa retains Prestigious Cricket Choking title

May 28th, 2026 (Updated)

The South African cricket team, the Proteas, failed to perform in the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup against New Zealand. Perhaps what the team needs is a life coach more than a cricket coach to build their confidence and big-match mentality.

Julius Malema’s Baby Making Strategy

May 28th, 2026 (Updated)

Julius Malema is taking flak for his revolutionary baby making strategy, but is his strategy really that far off? Wonkie tries to make sense of Malema’s comments using a high-powered South African think tank.

Impact of the North African Islamic Revolutions

May 28th, 2026 (Updated)

The burning of Mohamed Bouazizi triggered a wave of revolutions across Islamic countries in North Africa and the Middle East. It resulted in the ousting of the presidents of both Tunisia and Egypt and the effect is far from over – regimes in Iran, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and many more countries are also under threat now.

How high toll road fees entrench the Legacy of Apartheid

May 28th, 2026 (Updated)

Non-white people forced to live outside the city during the apartheid-era will suffer the most with the high new toll road fees in Gauteng. What can and will the South African public do to protest against the unreasonably high fees?