Why the personal views of judges should be openly expressed

Dennis Pather|Published

As we prepare to greet the new year, what better time for a spirited debate about our learned friends of the judiciary.

The 2010s were a truly turbulent decade for South Africa

Dennis Pather|Published

Ask most South Africans about their saddest memory of the departing decade, and they?ll instinctively pencil in the date December 5, 2013 - the day the father of ...

Paddy was streets ahead of the rest

Dennis Pather|Published

When it came to changing street names, it seems some cities, realising the sensitivities involved, were far more consultative in their approach.

Where were MPs when our country was looted?

Dennis Pather|Published

Some of our MPs are fiercely resisting any attempt to curb their lavish lifestyles, writes Dennis Pather.

Meet Julius Malema: SA's flip-flop champion

Dennis Pather|Published

If flip-flopping were to be accepted as an Olympic sport, there?s little doubt EFF leader Julius Malema would emerge a strong contender for gold.

Trump has united South Africans on thorny land issue

Dennis Pather|Published

Whatever your views, you have to admit that South Africans owe a deep debt of gratitude to Trump.

Re-open Albert Luthuli's inquest, says retired judge

Dennis Pather|Published

Retired Judge Thumba Pillay said the former president of the ANC would be turning in his grave at party linked poo-throwers.

Was the Struggle worth it?

Dennis Pather|Published

It's a highly charged and sensitive question, but it is asked increasingly, Dennis Pather writes.

South Africa: A safe house for foreign leaders in trouble

Dennis Pather|Published

I am more petrified of leaders who beat women, than lions on the loose, writes Dennis Pather.

What’s US complaining about?

Dennis Pather|Published

Tongue & Cheek: Dennis Pather

Be wary of those black bags, AB

Dennis Pather|Published

Tongue & Cheek: Dennis Pather

Our Trevor is now a US asset

Dennis Pather|Published

Trevor Noah is so adaptable, intelligent and disarmingly funny, he'll have 'em eating pie out of his hand in no time, writes Dennis Pather.

Call to ring bells for King speech

Dennis Pather|Published

Events to mark 50th year of ‘I have a dream’, writes Dennis Pather

Why the need to put ourselves into boxes?

Dennis Pather|Published

The SA Indian community fails to understand the distinction between culture and religion, writes Dennis Pather