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Opinion | Columnists | Verashni Pillay

Scourge of the yes-men

There are so many tough decisions in South Africa and so few people to make them.

Pretence in the time of ANC politics

Verashni Pillay wishes the ANC would let its wannabe leaders be as open as the US Republicans.

The black professional is not dead

Verashni Pillay fled "racist" Cape Town too. But who's right and who's wrong in this furore?

Fear and loathing and Jackie Selebi

Verashni Pillay delves into the vitriolic reaction to Selebi -- and finds the system does work.

The right side of hope

The controversy around Black Tuesday reminds Verashni Pillay why we do what we do.

Back to black

Verashni Pillay relays how her dreams were dashed when the M&G was forced to black out parts of its report on Mac Maharaj.

From one lekula to another: Get over it

Verashni Pillay doesn't think Julius Malema is being treated fairly in the latest racial spat

Rapture 2.0 newsflash: There is no escapism clause

We laugh at the Rapture quacks, says Verashni Pillay, but are we guilty of the same escapism?

Living la vida Shiceka: A guide

The Entitlement Formula: A guide to the politician rock 'n roll life, writes Verashni Pillay.

Gareth Cliff to Julius Malema: A case for the thought police?

Never mind shoot the boer, Verashni Pillay thinks we should ban shooting our mouths off.

Who needs a media watchdog when you have Twitter?

If Avusa's woes teach us anything, it's that readers are more stringent than a watchdog could ever be, says Verashni Pillay.

Don't let Malema play the martyr

Malema knows today's manufactured drama will detract from the real issue, says Verashni Pillay.

The dinner with Mugabe Club

Wondering about Gaddafi, Verashni Pillay gets sucked into the fantastic world of deposed leaders

Zuma's worst decision?

Mogoeng Mogoeng is a terrible choice of chief justice, writes Verashni Pillay.

Julius Malema and the racism red herring

Verashni Pillay says, Eric Miyeni is one of many trying to defend the indefensible: Julius Malema.

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