Richard Poplak
latest news & developmentsKrejcir rules in gangster’s paradise!
America’s old-school mobsters have nothing on Jo’burg. Guys like Radovan Krejcir have been painting the town blood-red since the early 1900s.
Feeding frenzy in South Sudan
As South Sudan begins its journey towards development, the rest of the world is descending in droves. Kevin Bloom and Richard Poplak report.
Addicted to extreme performance
Endurance sports for amateurs are growing in number as junkies chase their next high, writes enthusiast Richard Poplak.
Cycling hell comes full circle
The fallout has begun and, no, it has nothing to do with the media’s role in reporting on the sport, says Richard Poplak.
Africa 3.0 is here
We’re Kevin Bloom and Richard Poplak, and for the last two years we’ve been traversing Africa, attempting to uncover the forces that are reshaping it.
SA cyclists keep mum on Armstrong saga
As the wheels come off, locals who rode with US legend Lance Armstrong are keeping their heads down. Richard Poplak reports.
South Africa’s hopes ride on cycling prodigy
The youthful Reinardt Janse van Rensburg is giving legs to Africa’s Tour de France dreams, writes Richard Poplak.
Robust political institutions give nations the power to succeed
South Africans, along with the rest of Africa, have to demand political inclusivity if we hope to keep growing, says <strong>Richard Poplak</strong>.
How to be a Chinese lion in Namibia
A strange tale about a company that is doing more than changing how Namibians get their healthcare — it’s inspiring burgeoning entrepreneurs.