Julius Malema fanned the flames of violence at Lonmin Marikana. Wonkie begs a little sympathy for stupidity with respect to myopic politicians, incompetent trade unions and an inept government in the wake of a forced, tragic massacre by SAPS.
Lonmin Marikana Tragedy – Little sympathy for stupidity
April 27th, 2026 (Updated)The Real Olympics Legacy
April 27th, 2026 (Updated)The London 2012 Olympics ended leaving the usual debate about what legacy the games will leave. Wonkie proposes that the onus of legacy lies in the hands of each viewer given that the financial investment made is a sunk cost. If even some of us can be inspired by the participating athletes and the event to set ourselves on the path to achieve our own greatness, then the games have definitely left a mark worth leaving.
Blaming the Legacy of Apartheid – Verwoerd Cartoon
April 27th, 2026 (Updated)President Jacob Zuma recently blamed apartheid architect Verwoed for the non-delivery of textbooks in Limpopo. Wonkie wonders how long the lack of accountability and refusal to accept responsibility from the ANC will continue – the answer lies in this article.
Government Accountability: Limpopo Textbook Crisis
April 27th, 2026 (Updated)Government accountability seems non-existent in South Africa – particularly in the wake of the Limpopo textbooks crisis that is unfolding. 7 months into the year and learners are still to receive their textbooks – it’s unlikely that they will anytime soon considering many have been burnt and dumped by the company winning the distribution tender. Who is ultimately accountable in government for this and why are they not being punished?