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.

Africa migration

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

This might surprise you. 63% of Africa’s diaspora lives IN Africa. Do not underestimate regional migration.

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Why I’m resigning from the JSC – Izak Smuts

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Advocate says his understanding of constitutional values is far removed from majority of his fellow commissioners. Read his explanation in Politicsweb this morning:  “I am committed to the foundational values of the South African constitution, including those of human dignity, … Continue reading →

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Critique: A democratic duty?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

A DUTY TO CRITICISE GOVERNMENT IN A CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights We live in a constitutional democracy where power is at all times limited by the Constitution, where government is subject to accountability, responsiveness … Continue reading →

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Nicht mehr wie frueher…

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Es ist unsere Welt – und ist doch eine andere. Blickwinkel von aussen auf unsere Welt sagen viel aus, auch ueber den Beobachter – aber dennoch ist es erhellend, wie andere uns, unser Reden und unsere Welt beobachten. Hier ein … Continue reading →

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES – CONSIDERING THE ODDS  Adv Jacques du Preez, FW de Klerk Foundation Monday, 3 December 2012, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day is set aside to commemorate the achievements of people … Continue reading →

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Der deutsche Traum: Eine Kolumne von Henryk M. Broder

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Whoever things that this world is simple and boring, hasn’t had a look yet. Well, Broder is looking intently and writing rigorously and with convincing clarity and flow of thought. It’s  never just old news, but stimulating and refreshing and … Continue reading →

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Sterben mit dem ARD – Kommentar von Henryk M. Broder

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

And you thought, they only critique boring sermons? Now way! Read this and consider how “outsiders” hear your tunes, messages and twits. I find Broder amusing and provocative at the same time. Read here what he’s got to say: “In … Continue reading →

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Vergangenheitsbewältigung als Aufgabe

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Oberursel, 20.11.2012 – selk –  Vergangenheitsbewältigung als Aufgabe: Apartheid ist das Thema des von zwei Professoren der Lutherischen Theologischen Hochschule der Selbständigen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche (SELK) in Oberursel, Dr. Werner Klän und Dr. Gilberto da Silva, herausgegebenen neuen Buches, das als … Continue reading →

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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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