“Pakistan’s problem”, wrote Robert Kaplan in 1994, “is more basic still: like much of Africa, the country makes no geographic or demographic sense. It was founded as a homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent, yet there are more subcontinental Muslims outside Pakistan than within it. Like Yugoslavia, Pakistan is a patchwork of ethnic groups, [...]
If anyone’s curious to know my thoughts on what is effectively Jacob Zuma’s coronation, here is an article that I wrote following the provincial nomination process, which is probably even more relevant now. Suffice to say that I am skeptical as to whether either “faction” of the ANC has the right policies to really turn [...]
Extended absence and boasting are generally not good ways to influence people but I have to apologise in advance – I can’t hold it in anymore. I received my final Masters in Computer Auditing results tonight earlier than expected, and graduated Cum Laude! In two years I’ve managed to swing from being a ‘mere’ Honours [...]
Roughly translating to ‘I have worked hard but must leave early’! I will be away from computers, politics and Japanese while touring Thailand, Laos and Vietnam with friends and family. I shall return in Mid-January.
To any who still read commentary.co.za, thanks for your continued support, criticism and tolerance of our rantings. More importantly, I hope [...]
With the unveiling of Hamas’ brand spanking new female commandos and suicide bombers, a new era of gender equality in the Islamic world is being ushered in. Aside from the honour of being the bearers of many faithful children in the cause against the Zionist pig-dogs, Palestinian women now have the esteemed honour of blowing [...]
The Iraqi government in all its wisdom has ordered all female police officers to hand in their weapons. It’s worrying on a scale beyond the obvious gender discrimination:
The Iraqi government has ordered all policewomen to hand in their guns for redistribution to men or face having their pay withheld. In 2004 when US trainers started [...]
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[L]ocal viewpoints on local/international affairs. That they aren't brain-dead like most local self-confessed 'intellectuals' is a bonus.
- Fifteen Minutes
[I'm] glad to report the arrival of a new blog written by a couple of 'conservative-libertarian' South Africans. Commentary is both well written and prolific and very much worth a visit.
- Southern Cross
[A] great new South African blog. Commentary.co.za brings us libertarian views on South Africa...
- Way South
Probably the busiest (in terms of number of postings) blog is Commentary... They write on everything from politics, sport, time travel and more.
- Fodder
Commentary.co.za is a fantastically well-written site with an indepth insight into South African politics. If you want the lowdown on what's happening in the corridors of power, this is the place to read it. These guys know their stuff.
- Cherryflava
Pompous, geeky and holier-than-thou.
- Gabbahead
