Trump scores own coal
Global warming could wipe out three quarters of all species. Is this really such a terrible thing? I wouldn't complain if climate change saw an end to, say, mosquitoes, hadedas and sharks. Or anything...
Dirty, rotten scoundrels
Lying is the new truth. Girls are the new boys. Dogs are the new cats. It occurs to me that I can write any gibberish and get away with it because nobody can tell the difference or perhaps even gives ...
A letter to our next president
Dear President Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma,
I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your election to the highest office in the land. Please do not panic or consult a sangoma. I am not back from the...
To not swallow or split
Last Wednesday was International Migratory Bird Day and I speak for the indigenous avian community when I say we're happy to see the back of those annoying ingrates. I have never seen such arrogance a...
The people shall govern – or at least boo those who do
I was hoping to make it onto the guest list for the World Economic Forum on Africa that was held in Durban last week but someone must've intercepted my invitation. One of David Mahlobo's spooks, I exp...
Vladimir, we're sorry
Dear Comrade Vladimir, Putin of all Putins, Ruler of Russia, Emperor of Eurasia, Capturer of Crimea, Nemesis of the Balkans, Vlad the Impala and Brightest Tsar of All, I throw my unworthy self at your...
No stress please, we're Zulu
A study done last year by Bloomberg found South Africa to be the second most stressed country out of 74 surveyed. The title is currently held by Nigeria. Anyone who has driven through Lagos will under...
Dear Angus Buchan …
I see Oom Angus is in the news again. Reminded me of this letter I wrote to him a few years ago. Still waiting for a reply.
Brother Angus Buchan
Shalom Ministries
Shalom Farm
Greytown KZN
...
Petty thefts and passion plays
Trawling through this berserk electronic mental penitentiary infested with food, cats, babies and bloodshed, I came across Robyn informing her Facebook friends that her phone had been stolen. This hea...
Pravin moves on after quickie divorce
It is in the nature of my job to be a cynic and a sceptic. I take nothing at face value and always believe the worst. Give someone the benefit of the doubt? Please. That's about as likely as seeing me...
A letter to President Zuma
Dear Comrade Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma the First, President of the Republic of South Africa, Head of the Household, Defender of the Faith, Pastor of the Flock, Defeater of the Mbeki, Msholozi of Mshol...
Q&A with Jacob Zuma – from the archives
Here's an interview I did with Jacob Zuma in 2008.
Gel or soap
I’m not much of a gel man, myself. Gel can only prevent you from catching cancer and not much else. A bar of Lifebuoy, on the other hand,...