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.

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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FW DE KLERK TALKS ABOUT 1994, 2012 AND 2020

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

FW DE KLERK TALKS ABOUT 1994, 2012 AND 2020 In a speech to business people in Johannesburg, FW de Klerk discussed where we have come from since 1994; where we are in 2012 and where we may be in 2020. He said … Continue reading →

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THE TRIAD OF SOCIETY, THE OFFENDER AND THE CRIME

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

This is a posting from the FW de Klerk Foundation and demonstrates serious issues in our society, judiciary and politics. Read more about it here THE TRIAD OF SOCIETY, THE OFFENDER AND THE CRIME: A RECENT HIGH COURT JUDGMENT Adv … Continue reading →

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What makes you happy? (J. van Wyk in Landbouweekblad)

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, we’re in stressful times. There’s a lot to think and ponder about – and not only about you’re identity and sense of belonging on the African continent. No – there are lots of more contemporary and pressing issues like … Continue reading →

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High time we learnt a lesson from Zimbabwe

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

It’s troublesome, but read it anyway. Mosibudi Mangena concludes his article in today’s “Pretoria News”: “Although worrying, the South African political space is still open to allow citizens to mobilize one another in order to move the country in the right direction, away … Continue reading →

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Going to the farmers market

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, it got late last night. So getting into the motions this morning was a drag. Loading the car with crates and baskets, getting it filled with petrol and my purse with necessary money for the groceries woke me gradually … Continue reading →

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Vavi & Cosatu: You get what you sow or something like that…

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

ZWELINZIMA VAVI AND COSATU – WORDS AND ACTIONS By Dave Steward, executive director of the FW de Klerk Foundation It is hard not to like Zwelinzima Vavi. He passionately expresses views that most reasonable South Africans strongly endorse: he decries … Continue reading →

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The latest VELKD-Info

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

  Read more from the most recent VELKD Newsletter: VELKD-Informationen-Nr_137_download

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And in history today …

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lord over life and death this day in 1555 called Justus Jonas the Lord out of this mortal and sinful life to die only to rise again when Jesus Christ comes again in glory to judge the living and … Continue reading →

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