Madiba’s passing was inevitable, as is the case for all of us, when our time arrives. However his death still left me speechless, but very contemplative. The magnanimous pouring of sadness, gratitude and love has caused me to introspect on what our founding father has thought us. I would like to share a few. When you know better, you do...

The word ‘corruption’ can be used loosely. Investopedia defines corruption as “dishonest behaviour by those in positions of power. Corruption can include giving or accepting bribes or inappropriate gifts and under-the-table transactions”. The R34 million loan by the National Empowerment Fund’s (NEF) to Ndalo Luxury Ventures for a luxury boutique, Luminance, co-owned by Khanyi Dhlomo, may seem unfair and insensitive...

People have a natural tendency to believe or to hope that they are indispensable. That the world will stop and take notice if anything happens to them. This is what John C. Maxwell says in the book Talent is Never Enough. I have been unwell for a couple of months. Even in health, one of my hobbies is thinking. So...

With the communication blockade lifted by the government, my Egyptian friend, Amany, could finally go to work after a lengthy absence and give an account of what has been going on behind the headlines and cameras. There was no internet – no Twitter and no Facebook. Jokingly she adds that someone has created a group called “Please end the revolution...