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In recorded history, the challenges to planet Earth have never been greater or more dire than where the 21st century finds us. The expression, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned,” has disconcerting relevance, but pales into insignificance as…
Many acts during wars throughout history have reflected the worst sides of humanity, and vividly represent the depths to which we can sink. Irreverence towards international rules of military engagement, and a dearth of respect for…
It does not take much effort for most of us to recall numerous occasions on which we found the strongly held views of family, friends or acquaintances mildly irritating, or even downright annoying. Perhaps one of the reasons is that we…
Most of us are likely to agree that mysteries and revelations are inextricably bound like strong blood relatives … opposite sides of the same coin in many ways. Cats have an undeniable penchant for curiosity, and man, similarly, has…
For the uninitiated and those who have never taken the time to delve into the wonderful world of English literature, they have missed out on experiences that are not easy to match — about life, love, triumph, and disaster. William…
Lucretius, philosopher and poet, was a Roman during the last century BC. He was one of the earliest of the intellectuals credited with strong and abiding views on nature, its properties and characteristics. In On the Nature of Things, two…
ROY HEWETTFew countries can compete with SA for its extremes on so many fronts. From the highs of natural beauty to the lows of education standards and murder rates, ‘average’ seldom seems to apply on any of the international rating…
Fertility and its produce are at the very core of much that defines humankind. In many ways, our very survival is dependent on our ability to exploit that fertility, and to ensure it is sustainable and growing in the face of…
The best-known association of the cocoon as a protection of life and a rebirth through metamorphosis, is the lifecycle of a butterfly. The staggering changes that take place from a caterpillar to a butterfly bring into sharp focus one of…
Students of history would certainly have developed an acute awareness of the devastating role played by corruption in the affairs of man since time immemorial. Some would argue that we are dealing with and are all a part of “Fallen Man”,…
Many of us may find it useful – and very interesting, perhaps – to ponder our reactions to situations, events and experiences that have been significant in our lives. The process is also indisputably relevant to many different levels of…
The concept of beauty is one that engages, fascinates, mesmerizes, arouses and often defines the consciousness of people. The senses are vitally stimulated and nourished, and the wonders of beauty can never be denied. The famous proverb,…
The world of literature records, entertains, challenges, teases the imagination and stretches the intellect. It conveys messages and reflects philosophies. Much of the knowledge acquired by mankind is stored in the written word or in…
The physical wearing of masks has taken on a significance of epic proportions globally during the Covid-19 pandemic, but its figurative relevance to life in general on many levels has always permeated the way people are. “We wear the mask…
Many lessons are learned on the journey of life. In days gone by, sons learned from fathers and girls from mothers, and of course there was a certain amount of cross-pollination in those socialisation and learning processes. By and large,…
