SLR: Wokeness on a Nando’s platter
Nando’s pulled its sponsorship of “The Burning Platform” podcast, accusing Gareth Cliff of “invalidating” his guest Mudzuli Rakhivhane’s experiences of racism.
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The Daily Insider: Zander’s Rule Number Six: Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!
“Among my fondest memories was spending a weekend at the Thorneybush Game reserve in the company of the extraordinary Benjamin Zander.”
Nando’s chickened out to ‘cancel culture’ – Majozi
“Nando’s action reinforces the false narrative that white racism remains a threat to black peoples’ progress – which is not helpful at all. Shame on Nando’s!”
IRR backs Gareth Cliff’s approach
Opining on the debate between Mudzuli Rakhivhane and John Steenhuisen, the IRR, it seems, is likening SA’s anti-racism protagonists to modern-day anti-vaxxers.
De Ruyter “perfected” corruption around coal deal, says Ted Blom – Eskom dismisses allegations
“This is a corrupt deal because the investors in Seriti are Batho Batho Trust and Thebe Investment, both investment arms of the ANC,” said Ted Blom.
Nine things you can do to make 2021 a better year – Gareth Cliff
Gareth Cliff says farewell to the 12-month calamity and leaves us with a number of top tips to make 2021 a far better year than the one we’ve left behind.
Dear CR: It’s gone TOO far. Lockdown more deadly than Covid-19 – Gareth Cliff, Mike Abel
Strange rules, from limited exercise hours to the prohibition on cigarette sales, are taking their toll on people who are just as worried about their livelihoods as their health and sanity.
Gareth Cliff: Biggest Zuma lesson – don’t leave important stuff to politicians
Unusually for a top broadcaster, Gareth Cliff’s talents extend to writing, as you’ll witness in this superbly written blog. In it he looks back on the greatest lesson of the Zuma years – not to trust the important stuff to politicians.
Ben Karpinski: The power of winning ugly, in rugby & in life
Sometimes, winning isn’t pretty. Clinching victory when you’re not at your best, or when the other team is having an off-day, can leave you feeling hollow. But still, the lessons you learn can set you up for life.
Gareth Cliff: I’ll defend your right to speak out, especially if I disagree
Brilliant young broadcaster and disruptive media entrepreneur Gareth Cliff presented a compelling case against censorship last night to the Free Market Foundation. Here is an edited version of his superb contribution.