The West’s recognition of Kosovo’s independence can be used as a precedent for the Russian recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Indeed, Russia even brought up these two regions as potential examples where it might apply. Secretary of State Condi Rice mentioned that Kosovo was a unique case, of course, but in the realm of [...]
Now that the Beijing Olympic Games are over, it may be an appropriate time to ask why any city would want to host such a grandiose and exorbitant event in the first place. Cities spend millions of dollars bidding for the Olympics, and billions preparing for the actual event, only to find themselves with huge [...]
A lot has happened recently. I’ve broken up from a relationship, left a painful job I held for two years, been ill for several weeks, been robbed and even had minor elective surgery that became problematic.
But none of that compared to the horror of Monday when my sister came close to death. What should have [...]
It’s been a terrifically-exciting week in the realm of political chicanery with regards to Russia and their recent foray into Georgia. Funnily enough I also happened to watch Charlie Wilson’s War, in which Texas congressman Charles Wilson (Tom Hanks) sets about equipping the Afghan resistance fighters with the firepower necessary to bring the Russian military [...]
I don’t normally like emails that start with “FWD”, but this one I thought bore mention. If anyone knows who the original author is please can you leave a comment.
ANC Youth League in turmoil over Malema Mercedes
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PRETORIA. Reports that a luxury sedan belonging to ANC Youth League
leader Julius Malema was broken into have thrown the [...]
How does a completely arbitrary event or comment from one person sometimes produce a moment of sudden realisation for another? I can’t conclusively answer the how to that question but I do actually understand its implications now after an experience last night. The result of which is also that I am now considering completely changing [...]
Anyone watching the news these past few days will have noticed that little fracas going on in Georgia, where Russia has – in true over proportional style – severely punished them for their failed attempt to crush the separatists in South Ossetia. Now there are allegations of war crimes, the use of mercenaries and the [...]
Aside from near-panic attacks when I go to a local shopping centre (so many English-speaking people!) and generally re-acclimatising to normal life, I have some first-impressions on the whole political climate in SA, most important of which is of course the impending Zuma trial.
I returned to South Africa on the day Zuma’s case at the [...]
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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
