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Werner van Wyk

Werner van Wyk is a recovering actuary who traded in his calculator for life in the bushveld and the opportunity to write about global trends in culture, politics and philosophy.

The head of AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, Gerrie Nel, reiterated that he believed the mastermind behind the murder of Senzo Meyiwa was still walking free.
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Gerrie ‘The Bulldog’ Nel barks up wrong tree on Kelly Khumalo’s rights

Nel’s attempt to bring into question Khumalo’s innocence for the non-crime of soliciting a lawyer not only affects her rights but those of every South African

Ukranian Ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitova (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

An open letter to Ukraine’s ambassador in South Africa

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is wanton disregard for human life but South Africa too is experiencing a humanitarian crisis

When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.

When it comes to defining ‘harm’ in the Hate Speech Bill, words matter

When held to the purifying flames of common sense, the interpretation of the word ‘harm’ quickly turns to ash.

There are growing calls for regulation of the cryptocurrency market

Government-controlled cryptocurrencies could lead to a dystopian future

A government could program its cryptocurrency with whatever features it deems necessary. It would allow states to control what money should be spent on, where it could be spent,…

If holding a gun to a nation’s head may be justified on the grounds of avoiding human death and suffering, where was their gun when the Rohingyas were murdered and fled from their homes in Myanmar or when a US drone killed Afghan civilians? (Photo by Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images)

If the European Union wants to take offence over South Africa’s stance on Ukraine, it must be consistent

If holding a gun to a nation’s head may be justified on the grounds of avoiding human death and suffering, where was their gun when the Rohingyas were murdered and fled from…

Women get 16 weeks of leave and men two weeks to look after their newborn. This drives women from work and prevents men from participating in child rearing. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Parental leave laws work against mothers and fathers

Women get 16 weeks of leave and men two weeks to look after their newborn. This drives women from work and prevents men from participating in child rearing