Category Archives: Politics

On JZ’s call for a national dialogue on “our moral code”

By Jacques | Posted: March 4, 2010
Why is Zuma suddenly interested in discussing South Africa's "moral code" - is it the transparent attempt at deflection it appears to be? And who should be involved in the discussion?
Also posted in Morality | Tagged Daily Maverick, Jacob Zuma, moral code, Ray McCauley | 1 Comment

Addicted to victimhood

By Jacques | Posted: March 3, 2010
I must confess to having read, and enjoyed, Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, but judging by snippets from a couple of interviews, corn syrup must also either rot your brain or turn you into a marketing uber-guru.
Also posted in External World | Tagged Food Rules, Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan, responsibility, victimhood | 4 Comments

More on Maxwele and freedom of speech

By Jacques | Posted: February 23, 2010
A follow-up article on the Chumani Maxwele incident, and the implications it has for free speech in South Africa, appeared in the Durban Mercury (22/02/10) and the Cape Times (23/02/10). My original text can be found here.
Posted in Politics | Tagged Chumani Maxwele, Free Society Institute, freedom of speech, Jacob Zuma, police | Leave a comment

Giving Jacob Zuma the finger

By Jacques | Posted: February 18, 2010
In a disastrous PR week for Jacob Zuma, his commitment to free speech has been called into question by the actions of his security detail, who allegedly abused a UCT student for showing disrespect.
Also posted in Morality | Tagged crimen injuria, Jacob Zuma, police, respect | 8 Comments

Forgive him if you like, but Jacob Zuma should resign

By Jacques | Posted: February 9, 2010
Placed alongside rape trials, dodgy arms-deal allegations, shady friends, financial mismanagement, reckless sexual behaviour in a country blighted by HIV/AIDS, the most recent Zuma scandal adds to the evidence of a lack of sound judgement, and a poor awareness of voter interests.
Also posted in Morality, Religion | Tagged culture, Jacob Zuma, judgement, JZ, NILC, polygamy, Ray McCauley | 3 Comments
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