The revolutionary and the philosopher held values that have stood true for two millennia
The accusation that Bongi Mbonambi directed racist language at an England player reminds us that we should not cheapen the dangers of racism in sport
Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though
The history of our rugby team often runs parallel to that of our conflicted, divided society
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s peace mission to Ukraine and Russia shows what happens when politics sinks to the absurd
Any belief that the legal system is run on corruption is liable to become a self-fulfilling prophecy
Religion is often the business plan of fraudsters who lie effortlessly to their congregants
In a changing world it cannot be business as usual for human rights and democracy thinkers
The example of the Road Accident Fund raises the question of whether the law, as applied by officials, is protecting people
The law around war crimes unrealistically demands necessity, minimum human suffering and honour