One of the less-publicised leitmotifs in the first few talks at SxSw was education, and the necessity or not thereof, writes Chris Roper.
We’re told the media must speak for the voiceless but when we do, we’re told to show them the error of their ways, writes Chris Roper.
Suggestions that the way to end sexism and rape is to have a better, more ethical patriarchy is lamentably divorced from reality, writes Chris Roper.
An absurd statement by a former cricketer has Chris Roper wondering who exactly is the white man’s burden.
From Zuma to Zille, Chris Roper takes a look at the sad, stunted state of our threatened democracy.
Chris Roper ponders the National Press Club’s decision to make the rhino Newsmaker of the Year 2012, and what this says about the media.
From quick ejaculation to a luck stick to make you rich: Chris Roper ponders whether we can ever really know other people.
Lady Gaga disallowing news photographers at her concert is hardly a threat to democracy and the country’s Constitution, writes Chris Roper.
A public discussion around Adriaan Basson’s new book has given Chris Roper a sleepless night.
Little Heart is an album that will win Fetish many new fans, while remaining true to the dark vision that converted so many people at the beginning.