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From the “On the Contrary” column – It’s the Zuma and Trump show
WELL cheers then,” said Jon the Joker gulping his lager, “and in the spirit of bonhomie, what are we toasting?” The cheerful congregation of...
What will South Africa’s new government be?
By Chris Hattingh, Centre for Risk Analysis
WITH all the votes counted – and the results announced by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)...
From the “On the Contrary” column – So begins the better news
So there I was in the far corner of the Local Pub and Grill with the Big White Dog, peacefully reading the few pages...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Bad luck for SA, good for ANC
“Hoezit!” Of course it was Luke the Dude, entering the local Pub and Grill to join the usual congregation of convivial conversationalists conspiring to...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Going for a prosperous alternative
“YES! Yes! Yes!” gasped Luke the Dude as the wind blew him into the Local Pub and Grill. It was one of those gusty...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Business to the Rescue
“OUR Parliament is a disgrace,” exploded Luke the Dude, rudely disturbing the relaxed banter of the usual comrades in conversation.
“Useless!” countered Jon the Joker,...
From the “On the Contrary” column – Trump conniving with Russia? Never!
“I have to get something off my chest,” announced The Prof, intriguing the congregation of convivial conversationalists – The Prof being a man of...
The threats continue
WE’VE all seen it unfold after then Eskom CEO André de Ruiter had an open and honest interview with Annika Larsen on her weekly...
From the “Bee in my Bonnet” column – Will the humble chicken, or lack...
RECENT news reports that 10-million chicks had to be euthanised due to loadshedding, has the usual suspects predicting that the latest effect of power...
From the “On the Contrary” column – A tale of brilliance and human frailty
A Prosperous New Year to you, dear reader! My wish is that 2023 will bring you happiness and good health.
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