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03 Aug
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An open letter to Julius Malema…

  • August 3, 2023
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 21 comments
Dear Julius Malema, First Marshal of the Empire and Supreme Commander of the Underclass, Congratulations on the epic piece of revolutionary theatre you put on over the weekend at FNB Stadium. Speakin...

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23 Mar
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The shutdown that wasn’t

  • March 23, 2023
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 10 comments
I'm writing this on Sunday afternoon, the day before the big shutdown. It's quite exciting, not knowing how things will turn out. It's like Schrödinger's Revolution. Until Monday, it's both a massive ...

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16 Feb
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Dear Julius Malema, Supreme Commander of the Economic Freedom Fighters…

  • February 16, 2023
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 5 comments
Congratulations on your magnificent performance in the Cape Town City Hall last week. You and your fighters looked good in your well-pressed designer overalls. Unlike the DA, who came dressed as if th...

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21 Oct
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ANC deploys weapons of mass distraction

  • October 22, 2021
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 5 comments
A few days ago I watched a 40-second video posted on Twitter by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. It was titled, “Arrival of hot asphalt.” It came with the hashtag, #SmartMobility and fea...

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30 Sep
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Smocks cocked with Kurt Darren and Cardinal Pillar

  • September 30, 2021
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 3 comments
Did you know the word “manifesto” comes from the Greek ‘mani’ meaning ‘shameless’ and ‘festo’ meaning ‘lies’? Of course you did. The word has featured a lot over the last few days and we haven't heard...

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16 Apr
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A darkies’ guide to whiteys

  • April 16, 2021
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 6 comments
White South Africans, much like white sharks, are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. They have a reputation for unpredictable behaviour and non-Caucasians are often afraid to venture...

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08 Sep
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Clicks-bait and other hair-raising tales

  • September 9, 2020
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 3 comments
My column for Wednesday, 9 September, is out. You know what to do. Subscribe monthly or even pay for just a single edition. That's R7.70. You can't even get a beer for that. Subscribe here: h...

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02 Sep
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Clicks-bait and other hair-raising tales

  • September 8, 2020
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 2 comments
My column for Wednesday, 8 September, is out. You know what to do. Subscribe monthly or even pay for just a single edition. That's R7.70. You can't even get a beer for that. Subscribe here: h...

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19 Feb
Columns

RIP FW LMFAO

  • November 11, 2021
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 48 comments
Now seems like a good a time as any to republish my February 2020 letter to FW de Klerk.... –––––– Dear FW, Congratulations on officially achieving the rank of Most Hated Man in South Africa....

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07 Nov
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The dark side of change

  • November 7, 2019
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 6 comments
It’s unlikely I was the only one suffering from a minor medical emergency last Sunday. Having tried all the regular remedies – aspirin, fried food, suicide – I dragged my shattered carcass off to the ...

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13 Sep
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Malema declares war on media

  • September 13, 2019
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 4 comments
News that Julius Malema had banned certain media from attending EFF events reminded me of a letter I wrote to him a few months ago. I'm still waiting for a reply. ................. Dear Comrade ...

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06 Aug
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Tuesday's Great Confidence Trick

  • August 6, 2017
  • By author-avatar Ben Trovato
  • 5 comments
Dear Honourable and Dishonourable ANC Members of Parliament, So, a big day for you on Tuesday. You get to tell the nation that you have confidence in Jacob Zuma as our president. At the same time, you...

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