Charmza of the week
Tlou Cleopas Monyepao, professionally known as DJ Cleo, has graduated from Wits University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He graduated with mixed emotions –... Read more.
Moegoe of the week
EFF leader Julius Malema describes tjatjarag people as being “forward” – which is to say these are guys who are inquisitive (bayaphapha) and are inclined to... Read more.
SA must show courage over Putin saga
To withdraw or not to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a topic that should be confronted head on by the ANC top brass and various other interest... Read more.
SA Wine appoints its first chair
The new umbrella body for the South African wine and brandy industry, SA Wine, has had its inaugural board meeting and announced its new chair and CEO. The board... Read more.
Coalitions fail governance test envisioned by our constitution
The City of Johannesburg is chewing and spitting mayors with reckless abandon. In the period 2016 to 2023, Johannesburg has had nine mayors and is headed for the... Read more.
Harry Belafonte: A true and dedicated comrade
As our country struggled to untie itself from the bondage of injustice and oppression, various instruments to defeat apartheid were explored. One such “spear”... Read more.
National Orders present opportunity to reflect about brutal past
The funeral of the mother of one of my friends and comrades last weekend and Friday’s National Orders Awards by President Cyril Ramaphosa reminded me that yes,... Read more.
Masandi is SA’s Chris Brown in the making
Yours in gossip headed out to Vernacular Cigar Bar in Illovo on Wednesday afternoon just before the so-called long weekend. Shwa had scored an invite for a wine... Read more.
Mr Maimane, have you ever heard of forgiveness?
Shwa was totally floored this week by the likes of Mmusi Maimane insulting Gayton McKenzie from the dizzy heights. For those who don’t know: Maimane is a pastor,... Read more.
Mr Supranational title shouldn’t be put on a CV
Who in heaven’s name designed the suits worn at Mr Supranational? Looks like the contestants had walked right out of a China mall shop with their wide-legged,... Read more.
