Rubrieke | Columns

Removal of sexual orientation protection clauses from the Constitution?

Imagine that a group of right-wing Afrikaners suggested the invalidation of clauses in the Constitution protecting against discrimination on the basis of race, and only in certain areas under their influence?

Let's see how long this stays up

I saw a post on Facebook in which the poster asked what a political party's position was on legalising the drug trade in South Africa. The poster was of the opinion that legalising the trade would make things better and more controllable.

Traditional hatred

What an interesting holiday season this has been! Three weeks went by so fast that I once again find myself writing the first article for the new year!

Crime and contemplation

This past week I have been contemplating crime ... that is, the concept of crime and punishment. People seem to think that punishment and the concept of consequence provides a framework of limitations which go beyond just saying "don't". Punishment ...

There is in prejudice no fairness, nor equality

We are all losing a little bit of our equality and freedom, a little bit at a time. All of us, in every social grouping, whatever the basis for discrimination or differentiation, are affected.

Passing on the Torch

It is very close to the end of another year, and the time has come again for me to reflect on the past, to take stock ...