Category Archives: Articles from South Africa

CRITERIA FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Read here a commentary on the recent happenings in the Cape judiciary, which is another serious warning of negative developments in South African politics.   CRITERIA FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES  By Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation … Continue reading →

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WHOSE WAY – WHOSE LAWS – WHOSE IDENTITY?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

WHOSE WAY – WHOSE LAWS – WHOSE IDENTITY? By Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation President Zuma’s recent comments in the House of Traditional Leaders on the need “to solve African problems in the African way” … Continue reading →

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Highlights of the 2011 Sensus

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The South African Sensus in 2011 has been completed and the reports have been given. Comprehensive reports are made available as well as summaries and highlights. Here is the official version of highlights, which does give some maps, illustrations and … Continue reading →

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Good decision. Read a commentary from Centre for Constitutional Rights

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

CFCR WELCOMES SETTLEMENT IN HATE-SPEECH MATTER Adv Johan Kruger – Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Centre for Constitutional Rights (CFCR) welcomes a decision by the African National Congress (ANC) not to proceed with an appeal against a judgement of … Continue reading →

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Census 2011: Meet the face of South Africa | News | National | Mail & Guardian

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Statistics – in a polarized country like ours – this becomes something like speculation, because you are bringing extremes to a common denominator. In the end things looked at this way look far brighter, because it smooths out the extreme edges and … Continue reading →

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A chance for school leavers

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Check out this offer from the Biz-School: LR Biz School info form. If you know somebody, who would benefit from this – please hand it on. 

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Domesticate rhinos and trade with their horns

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Is this a good or bad idea? Domesticating rhinos and making money with their every growing horns? It sounds a bit like cutting your nails and making money by the way. Read this article from the “Landbouweekblad” and judge for … Continue reading →

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LOOP KATVOET IN DIE NAG (Landbouweekblad)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

LOOP KATVOET IN DIE NAG Skerpioene se geskiedenis dateer uit die oertyd toe van dié diere meer as 3 meter lank en 1½ meter breed was. Vandag kom daar steeds sowat 1 600 soorte skerpioene oor die wêreld heen voor … Continue reading →

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