Category Archives: Politics, philosophy and other perspectives

Here are some perspectives from the media on happenings in and around Southern Africa, which have caught my attention.

Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 19th February 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

The holy Christian Churches believes and confesses the biblical truth: “The living God in his holy dwelling is a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows. Our God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Kata Christon

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Philosophy Kata Christon: A Pastor’s Guided Introduction to Philosophy According to Christ Himself for the Gospel Ministry by Rev. Gregory P. Schulz, D.Min., Ph.D. You’re invited! You’re cordially invited to participate in this six-week open and free online course beginning 11 January, … Continue reading →

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Political comment by Max du Preez: Zanu-PF style or what?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Today Max du Preez wrote the following comments on the new Economic Freedom Fighters, who are causing somewhat of a stir with their slogans and threats. He titles his Tuesday column: “The redistribution of poverty Zanu-PF style” – and this … Continue reading →

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There are volunteers outside the church too …

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Found this in today’s “Fact of the Day” in the “Daily Maverick”: Who says the best don’t come cheap? Bob Woodward is one of the most famous journalists in the world. His reporting into the Watergate scandal, alongside colleague Carl … Continue reading →

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Political Comment: Max du Preez on racism.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Make yourself a hostage to a racist past and you can budget for a racist future (My Tuesday column) Perhaps we’ll look back one day and say the one positive thing that Julius Malema did was to give black South … Continue reading →

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Political commentary on “Church and State”

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

CHURCH AND STATE By Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation No doubt to the alarm of his minders and keepers, President Zuma deviated from the prepared text of his speech yesterday to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church … Continue reading →

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Political comment: Economic freedom fighters

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS – AN INCONSEQUENTIAL INTERPRETATION  Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) was established earlier this year by ousted African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader, Julius Malema and others with the objective of “pursuing … Continue reading →

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Caveat and handle with care

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Read the following publication: “After-birth abortion: why should the baby live?” in the Journal of Medical Ethics and see how the killing of new-born babies is promoted. This is very scary and shows, what seemingly sane and rational people can argue for if … Continue reading →

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Political Commentary: Chief Justice Mogoeng’s speech

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

CHIEF JUSTICE MOGOENG’S OATH OF OFFICE AND HIS SPEECH OF 6 JULY ADVOCATING FOR TRANSFORMATION The Centre for Constitutional Rights is deeply concerned about some of the comments made by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng at the Advocates for Transformation‘s Annual General Meeting on … Continue reading →

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Commentary on Worker’s Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

WORKERS’ DAY: NO CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Dave Steward – Executive Director A significant majority of South Africans – and most of our youth – will have very little to celebrate on Workers’ Day.  They do not have jobs – and … Continue reading →

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