Heracles, the Stables, and the Illusion of Renewal There is a temptation, in moments of national strain, to search for novelty in language rather than substance in action. “Renewal” is one such word. It has been spoken often enough in … Continue reading →
Reflections from the garden armchair There are moments when gravity intrudes upon public life in the most literal way. A fall from height — whether accidental, deliberate, or unexplained — halts the noise of commentary, not because of spectacle, but … Continue reading →
Discussing South Africa Today This space is devoted to the careful observation of our country as it is—rather than as we fear it may become, or nostalgically wish it once was. It is a place to pause, to examine events … Continue reading →
