A prayer for Palestine. With the rule of law which the UN claims to uphold, there must be a basis in law for the division of Palestine and the creation of Israel. Why wasn't an option for Jews to return and co exist as fellow citizens with Palestinians considered? Imagine how great Palestine would have […]

The PR system is among the most progressive in the world. It seeks to give representivity  to designated groups. This   concept enables inclusivity.  Should we forsake a system which the constitution permits and promotes? Should we abuse such a system from its intended purpose?   Whilst all parties in SA will  produce a list […]

Committed activists from the historically progressive movement who have worked tirelessly for years without any expectation of reward, except for the love and a desire for a credible movement are under attack because of factional or reactionary behaviour which drives the politics of power. Good comrades often react to a factional position thereby entrenching factional […]

I look at a reluctant sun peeking into the morning darkness. I shiver as the cold seeps into my being. Our dream is  defferred, it would seem. Ward 30 will never be the same again. As the sunlight enters into my room I am still overcome with the force of  darkness for  the day ahead. […]

There are a few dominant leadership styles. Obviously one cannot suggest that any one is the best style. Many billionaires subscribe  to one or more of the  different styles of leadership  recorded. The question is having to determine in which category does an aspirant leader fit. Knowing which of the leadership styles work best for you […]

It is incredibly sad to witness not just the death of the 'innocents' but the global blindness about what is happening in Gaza. How does a wanton state get away with such brutality in the 21st century. This is not a clash between 2 sides. The absolute  military might of the oppressor over the oppressed […]

‘Every time you are tempted to act like you did in the past ask yourself a question. Do u want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.’Deepak Chopra In life you have the selfless doormat who allows itself to be trampled upon. They seek approval and a desire to […]

From the Basque areas of Spain emerges a glimpse of a  multinational cooperative that demonstrates a successful socialist model of doing business in a capitalist environment. The co op known as the Erreka Groupis a highly sophisticated and a multi million euro enterprise. The reason this socialist model works is because of the level of skill […]

My grandkids are the epitome of love. One is either princess Sophia or Belle depending on her mood.The younger sibling just wants her share of attention and she will fight for it. On one hand she has little time for an older sibling who imagines herself to be a princess and on the other hand […]

My childhood cousin Naveen, was diagnosed with Covid 19, together with 5 members of his and my immediate family.  He was hospitalised a week before he was moved into the ICU. Overnight his oxygen levels plummeted to 67 %. We were to learn mid morning that our youngest brother was no more. Our Hindu culture sees an […]