Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s legacy will live on - Ryland Fisher
Tutu never hesitated to give of himself to the world and, in his later years, became as outspoken about more “modern” issues, such as climate change, xenophobia, gender-based violence and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, writes Ryland Fisher.
We have overcome worse under apartheid and we shall overcome this tumultuous period as well
OPINION: South Africa is in crisis, but, in my humble opinion, this too shall pass, writes Ryland Fisher.
Lessons from ‘servants of the people’ on Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela did what he had to do, including spending 27 years in prison, because of his love for his people and his commitment to serving his people.
Farewell to George Hallett, a legendary lensman
in my humble opinion, George Hallett was probably South Africa's best black-and-white portrait photographer ever.
Stop hankering back to apartheid - it's done with
Many people who are opposed to #BlackLivesMatter are the same people who say apartheid was better.
Take a stand against injustice and racism even if it's not trending on social media
The reasons why we have not displayed the same kind of outrage over the killing of black people in South Africa at the hands of police and soldiers are twofold.
Covid-19 can help Africa unite, a group of scientists believe
Laypersons, like myself, sometimes forget that scientists include psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, economists, social workers, political scientists and historians, and they can help better understand various aspects of the pandemic and i
We're divided by class, not race
South Africa is a beautiful country (for some), and it has many opportunities (for some). We need to create a society where more people can appreciate the beauty and more people can have access to the opportunities.
Recipients may find it hard to cope once Covid-19 relief is withdrawn
It is difficult to take policy decisions in difficult times and expect them to guide you during normal times. The reverse is easier: policies adopted in normal times should be able to guide you in abnormal times.
White votes still governed by skin colour
I suspect that nothing the ANC or its leaders do will ever be able to convince most whites to support them.
Trevor Noah, coloured identity is not a topic that can be reduced to a one-liner
Trevor Noah might have more than 10 million Twitter followers, but that doesn't make him an expert on anything, least of all something as complex as coloured identity.
Pictures of politicians in economy class show so much of what's wrong with society
The fact that they feel they need to share this “inconvenience” on social media shows they have no clue about the struggles of poor people.
I do not know Tazne or her family, but I share their pain and grief
The one way we can honour the legacy of people like Tazne van Wyk is to ensure that our women and children are protected, that when anybody hurts them, he pays a heavy price, Ryland Fisher writes.
Branding whistle-blowers 'pariahs' undermines speaking truth to power
It is this obsession with telling the truth and standing up to power that has landed Lionel Adendorf in trouble, says the writer.
Hard times ahead for South Africans in 2020, president must act
If the start of 2020 is anything to go by, then the rest of this year - and possibly next year - is going to be extremely difficult for most South Africans, Ryland Fisher writes.
ANC’s January 8th statement has gradually lost its allure over the years
The ANC needs to learn to focus more on their message and actions - rather than on promoting a warped celebrity culture, writes Ryland Fisher.
It's not good enough to do outreach only, we must do in-reach also
It is not enough to give poor people money, food or blankets and then expect them to continue with their miserable lives.
Public servants desperately need sensitivity training
This week has been one in which we have felt proud to be South African at times, but also ashamed at other times.
Theatre production brings home the reality of hell on the Cape Flats
Thinking so much is a problem in a country such as South Africa, where people are often encouraged not to think, writes Ryland Fisher.
We need to open our minds to possible value foreigners can add
Foreigners can add a lot of value, not only in terms of skills and culture, but also in terms of broadening mindsets, writes Ryland Fisher.
The Duchess of Sussex brings a breath of fresh air to British royal family
I must admit that, while I am no fan of royalty, I could become a fan of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, especially of the duchess.
How SA failed the legend that is Chester Williams
The beloved former Springbok star battled to find work in South Africa to put food on his family?s table
Forget the death penalty, fighting violence with violence is not the answer
By saying we must bring back the death penalty, we are saying we must fight violence with violence, which has never worked.
Let's build a better heritage for all who come after us
My fear is, now that we have reached the end of Women’s Month, there will be some people - mainly men - who think they can now go back to their bad habits.
Looking beyond race to discover the true Struggle
If we want to properly transform our country and the world, we need to deal with the structural realities which lead to poverty, writes Ryland Fisher.