FORMER South African President Thabo Mbeki says that South Africa, the youngest African state, still owes the world an explanation as to what caused the 2008 violence against black South African citizens and residents born in foreign African states. It … Read more
THERE is something paradoxical about South Africa which will perhaps never go, at least not in our lifetime: no matter what publicity the country gets, life goes on and they survive, dance, drink, laugh, play and still attract millions of … Read more
Majestic … The Victoria Falls as seen from the Zimbabwe side “Come to South Africa and see the Victoria Falls.” This rather incredulous statement is contained in a brochure that I assume was approved by the South African … Read more
THERE is a schizophrenic disconnect between Britain’s foreign policy and its cultural ambassadors abroad. Well, sort of, if you can grasp the symbolic significance of my recent experiences. Two weeks ago I was a guest of the British Council … Read more
