The brutal reality of life in South Africa

Seven South Africans were killed in a mass shooting this past weekend.

There was no terror attack in Sandton

Fortunately, the suspected attack on the gay pride march through Sandton this weekend did not come to pass.

US embassy warns of possible terror attack in Sandton

The United States embassy has warned of a possible terror attack in Sandton, Johannesburg this weekend, coinciding with a gay pride march.

The paths of contemporary South Africa

For a generation, the African National Congress has kept black voters in line with the constant refrain of 'We liberated you from apartheid." Now, those who were born after apartheid ended and therefore feel no struggle loyalty grow tired of the party of their parents.

Initially this might sound like a good thing, except that the largest opposition, the Democratic Alliance is broadly seen as only caring for the interests of rich whites.

Which leads to the third option, the Economic Freedom Fighters. By their own description, the EFF are radical Marxists led by Julius Malema, who rose to prominence as the head of the ANC Youth League, before being dismissed from the party when he became too powerful.

Ideologically, the EFF differs little from the ANC, they're just more pure in their zealotry. Malema seeks to expropriate the land "stolen" by whites, nationalise all critical entities within the state, and bring about a centrally planned utopia.

What makes Malema dangerous is that he's a gifted orator who speaks in militaristic terms. His supporters revere him, many willing to do violence in his name. The promises he makes about land and wealth are enticing to those who have little of either and if he comes to power in future, which is by no means impossible, South Africa as it is now will seem like paradise.

Water worries in Durban

As my city prepares for the holiday season, problems with the water system may make it unsafe for visitors.

South African zoomers offended by emojis

The reason first world absurdity is relevant to a country like South Africa is that it always manages to reach us.

Johannesburg mayor speaks after her reinstatement

An interview with reinstated Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse, following on from my earlier video.

Credit: ENCA

 

High court overturns political conspiracy against Mpho Phalatse

For once I've got good news to share from South Africa.

A brief summary of the South African state capture report

Last night, the president announced that every aspect of South African society has been compromised by a conspiracy to loot the country.

ANC fatcats fight amongst themselves

South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress is tearing itself apart from within.

The decline of Durban

Ex Johannesburg mayor warns of corruption in the city

After being removed as mayor of Johannesburg through political conspiracy, Mpho Phalatse says the city is at risk of being looted by power-hungry politicians.

The fairness fallacy

 

Ignorant activists want to tax the rich

Discrimination against white South Africans is "fair"

Activist says South Africa should be transformed by force

Increased hijacking makes South African roads unsafe

Major South African company legally barred from hiring white people

Dad shot dead trying to stop hijacking

Reasons men don't open up about our mental health

Empty promises from South African police minister

While South Africa crumbles, politicians live for free

Bomb threat at Western Cape High Court

Tourism minister claims South Africa is safe

South African police robbed of their guns