Kgalema Motlanthe was the token African at the recent G20 summit. With not much to offer in terms of negotiating power, whatever he asked for was tantamount to straightforward begging from the rich. With domestic crises taking a priority for global leaders, they can hardly be blamed for maintaining a focus on their home-based issues. […]
Pope AIDS virus by discouraging condom use
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)The Catholic Church’s growth strategy aside, the Pope’s recent comments against condom use and stating that it actually exacerbates the AIDS problem is plain irresponsible.
IPL cricket to rescue South African economy
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)IPL cricket moved to South Africa after a storming success in India in 2008. Local economists predict this will turn SA around economically – maybe with mad sports betting and drugs!
Show me the money Mr Lama!
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Dalai Lama refused a visa to enter South Africa on the grounds that it may distract the country from the World Cup – says President Kgalema Motlanthe. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma demonstrates the mess that is South Africa’s foreign policy.
Helen Zille diagnosed with Acute Objectionitis
June 2nd, 2026 (Updated)Following on from the Downfall of Helen Zille and the DA in South African 2009 elections post last week, we thought it best to capture another important public perception about the DA. There have literally been dozens of comments from ANC supporters complaining about all the negative media coverage ANC leaders – particularly the amount […]