Straight and Two Beers: Daydreams get us nowhere, Mr President
“Disease outbreaks such as the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal are made far worse in situations of poor governance, weak management and poor maintenance of infrastructure.... Read more.
Straight and Two Beers: Please allow the filthy rich be
Very few people have a quarter of a million dollars lying around in disposable income. In fact, only the so-called one percenters can afford amenities, the majority... Read more.
Straight and Two Beers: Fathers’ responsibility counts the most
Legendary Hollywood actor Robert De Niro announced recently that he has welcomed a baby at the age of 79. The Godfather actor was asked by a reporter from Entertainment... Read more.
Which kota ‘slaps harder’ almost went to court
I first encountered a kota in Soshanguve, while studying at university. The township burger was very popular with students, who brought the delicacy from the aunties... Read more.
Memories made at Carlton Centre will linger for years to come
The first time I knew buffalo wings did not come from a buffalo was at Carlton Centre. I was on a date and she ordered buffalo wings. I went along because I didn’t... Read more.
STRAIGHT & 2 BEERS: Smartphones make us dumb
Whoever named the gadget in your hand a smartphone was either too lazy to think or misleading. A phone is an instrument you talk into to transmit voice to someone... Read more.
Tupperware no more: What?
The news sent shockwaves from India to Lesotho this week. Household executives (read housewives) clenched their heads in frustration on hearing that American food... Read more.
Let children choose their career
Gone are the days when parents wished their offspring would study to become a teacher, nurse or a lawyer, or so I thought. During apartheid, pickings were limited... Read more.
Kasi shuffle doc a breath of fresh air
In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic and more people returning to work, London boutiques that sell formal wear expected an uptick in their sales. To their... Read more.
Mthethwa was king of the palookas
The long-awaited game of musical chairs finally played out this week. For months there had been a clamour for President Cyril Ramaphosa to reshuffle his cabinet... Read more.
