The Myth of Love in the 21st Century
This is an article I wrote in 2002, and I’m republishing it here now that we’re getting closer to Valentine’s Day, where all women go cookoo and men fall over their feet to please them… As we approach Valentine’s Day we must re-examine the meaning of love in modern society. Is love in the 21st […]
I Have a Dream, You Have a Dream
As you may know, I live in Johannesburg, the New York City of Africa. And we have this talk radio station, 702, which is very popular. My favourite show is the Tim Modise show from 09h00-12h00 every weekday. I highly recommend you listen to him via the Internet on www.702.co.za and especially his weekly interview […]
Feminism and Beauty Pageants
The new Miss South Africa was crowned recently at the annual bash at Sun City. Her name is Nokuthula Sithole, a student at WITS University, one of the most prestigious ones in the whole of Africa, even the southern hemisphere. An interesting piece was written in the Sunday Times newspaper, Big platforms – Feminism may […]
When Women Are Like Men
Today I went to the gym, and halfway through my workout, I saw this amazing woman. She was so elegant and she was so ladylike. Wearing a floral dress and having her hair tied in a ponytail down the back of her neck. She was also wearing a shoe with a heel that accentuated her […]
Steve Jobs speech: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
I still remember the first time I watched Steve Jobs’ Stanford commencement speech. He was not a polished motivational speaker. He was vulnerable, raw, and deeply human. Yet his words cut through all the noise: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish. For me, sitting in South Africa in 2005, this message feels more urgent than ever. We […]