News24 Columnists

Time to euthanise Newlands

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:11:46 +0200

Rugby "fans" in Cape Town don’t deserve the success the Boks and Stormers bring. They’re boorish humourless thugs says David Moseley.

Why does the minority decide for the majority?

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:25:39 +0200

Maybe I don't understand the concept of democracy but I swear blind it has something to do with the majority deciding on things that affect society at large, writes Chris Moerdyk.

What would Darren Scott do?

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:47 +0200

When something makes you furious, Georgina Guedes suggests following Darren Scott's example. Only she doesn't mean "the" Darren Scott...

The lesson of Trafalgar

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:22:15 +0200

Clem Sunter explains why professionalism and experience are two key ingredients for choosing the leaders of any organisation.

Racism reform 101

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:25:05 +0200

South Africa’s short-lived online moral outrage will not change the way people act or think, says David Moseley. So what will make South Africa the real rainbow nation?

Unhealthy health regulations

Mon, 07 May 2012 07:14:48 +0200

Is your health at risk from unhealthy health regulations, asks Chris Moerdyk.

Anyone up for being the goalie?

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:03:59 +0200

Business skills and politics don’t mix well, but in South Africa, regrettably, a practice has arisen to mingle the two, writes Koos Bekker.

Animal spirits

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:14:32 +0200

Clem Sunter argues that the words of Keynes written 76 years ago on animal spirits have huge relevance today.

The crazies have won

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:46:58 +0200

Simon Williamson laments how easily Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is pushed around.

Feeding the beast

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:01:42 +0200

UK doctors have spoken out against the sponsorship of the 2012 London Olympics by companies like McDonald's and Coca-Cola. Good luck to them, says Georgina Guedes.