Eusebius McKaiser writes about "thieves" that are threatening South Africa’s democracy
Many good writers appear to be solipsists, selfish and even competitive, and unkind. These writers will remain good but will never be great.
Eusebius McKaiser questions how friendship protects abusers.
"Several aspects of this violent misogynistic episode, and how it has played out publicly, show us yet again that South Africa is no place for women."
"If you support him … then you are telling society that you do not care that this political predator is ripping the state and society to shreds."
"We know the extent of the rot in the state and we know the nonstate actors who help the corrupted public officials and elected politicians."
"Ronnie is not curious about why black teenagers may feel excluded by the norms of their school. Ronnie does not invite explanation."
"You should care about the connection between reduced media freedom and a weaker democracy"
"Bell Pottinger did not invent our racial mess. It worked out an unethical propaganda campaign that takes advantage of it"
"At the end of it all, the policy conference was doomed to be a dull and useless affair"