Expanding the Legacy
Tag: South Africa
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South Africa Diplomatic Heft Lacking
A champion of moderation – and its own interests – India seems determined to thwart plans by Russia and China to transform the BRICS group of emerging economies into a non-aligned movement 2.0 (albeit one with a pronounced pro-Beijing tilt) as the five countries meet for their annual summit. This...
Africa Seeks to Cash in on Energy Crunch
Already jittery markets, largely without direction, are braced for a near-perfect storm as central banks taper their bond buying spree and shelling across the ‘line of separation’ in Ukraine intensifies – a possible presage to an all-out war on a scale not fought in Europe since World War II. Meanwhile,...
Lion of African Literature
A charming chauvinist, addicted to adventure, and in his personal life often as ruthless as the characters depicted in his fast-paced novels, Wilbur Addison Smith conquered the apex most writers quietly aspire to but seldom reach: the ability to ignore critics, speak freely, and disregard societal and political convention. Mr...
South Africa Teetering on the Edge
Keep South Africa Safe. The slogan is stamped on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s favourite face mask and could well refer to more than just the Corona Pandemic. The country is embroiled in an epic struggle to save the rule of law from falling prey to the caprices of political factions not...
A Good Story of More than 100 Years
Assupol was founded over a century ago in 1913 when a group of South African policemen began collecting contributions to assist the bereaved families of colleagues that had passed away. This initiative led to the establishment of the South African Police Provident Fund which later became known as Assupol.
