• So the ANC is well on its way to a two thirds majority. Zapiro's latest suggests that voters have been duped by a long line of promises headed by a snake.

    The Cult of Zuma

    So the ANC is well on its way to a two thirds majority. Zapiro's latest suggests that voters have been duped by a long line of promises headed by a snake.

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  • As I queue outside South Africa House awaiting my turn to vote, my gaze falls upon Nelson's Column and the proud Trafalgar lions, and I am forced to take cognisance of the moment's significance.

    A moment in time

    As I queue outside South Africa House awaiting my turn to vote, my gaze falls upon Nelson's Column and the proud Trafalgar lions, and I am forced to take cognisance of the moment's significance.

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  • This morning's <em>Mail & Guardian </em>headline reads <em>NPA drops corruption charges against Zuma</em>. Sadly, no surprises here.

    The final nail for Lady Justice

    This morning's Mail & Guardian headline reads NPA drops corruption charges against Zuma. Sadly, no surprises here.

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  • I want to vote! Even though I have abandoned my country for the greener pastures of another. Even though I am not fighting against crime a weakened economy and a shortage of job opportunities...

    It’s all about Respect

    I want to vote! Even though I have abandoned my country for the greener pastures of another. Even though I am not fighting against crime a weakened economy and a shortage of job opportunities...

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