Sad goodbye, goodbyes not farewell: Reflecting on a decade of dialogue and discovery

Bobby Brown|Published

After nearly a decade, sadly, but to the delight of some I’m sure, this is my last column for the Daily Voice, writes Bobby Brown.

The eye-blind behind disparaging the dead

Bobby Brown|Published

Malema’s response, with its chronic lack of decency during a period of mourning, doesn’t help his pleas of innocence, writes Bobby Brown.

Ruthless reckoning for racketeers: High-profile corruption cases signal hope for South African

Bobby Brown|Published

More chickens are coming home to roost. And again it is reinforcing the lesson to those with corruption ambitions, that crime doesn’t pay, writes Bobby Brown.

[Rek jou cheque] Stop driving up car costs: In tough times, here are some tips to pay off your new or pre-owned vehicle

Moeshfieka Botha|Published

South Africa’s tough economy has caused a sharp drop in new car sales over the past year, with more people choosing to buy pre-owned vehicles, writes Moeshfieka ...

The internet claims more victims: Ou online posts come back to haunt Gouws and Cabanac

Bobby Brown|Published

This is going to be a cautionary tale, especially for youngsters addicted to social media, writes Bobby Brown.

Another moral giant lost

Bobby Brown|Published

I worry every time we lose another one of our moral giants, writes Bobby Brown.

[Rek jou cheque] I claim, I saw, I got paid out: Get sorted out when dealing with the unexpected

Moeshfieka Botha|Published

Sadly, many people pay for insurance for years - only to not know what to do or where to turn to when something happens, writes Moeshfieka Botha.

Dooming the next generation

Bobby Brown|Published

Lesufi wants our two examination systems to be amalgamated, instead of one for government schools and a perceived higher quality one for private schools, writes ...

Too many chiefs, too few teachers: Cabinet should Be cut, not our kids’ education

Bobby Brown|Published

The chopping of thousands of teacher jobs is by far the most disturbing news of this new administration, writes Bobby Brown.

[Rek jou cheque] How to unlock jou savings pot

Moeshfieka Botha|Published

COLUMN: ‘Many have chosen to access the “Savings Pot” of their retirement fund, and I just hope that the money will be put to good use and not spent recklessly on ...

New deal to tackle dismal crime stats

Bobby Brown|Published

On average at least three people are murdered in South Africa per hour and three children are murdered every day.

Honour amongst ‘thieves': MK Party MP choices are a bold move

Bobby Brown|Published

Jacob Zuma has just appointed several men with massive dark clouds of suspicion hanging over their heads, writes Bobby Brown.

[Rek jou cheque] Moet nie innie potte krap nie: Be careful when using ‘two-pot’ retirement scheme

Moeshfieka Botha|Published

The two-pot retirement system coming into effect on 1 September has South Africans very confused, writes Moeshfieka Botha.

Donner the fear of God into them: Society must drill ethics into laaities

Bobby Brown|Published

Apparently the answer to all our problems at schools lies somewhere between corporal punishment and prayer, writes Bobby Brown.

Eskom 44% hike plan is just shocking

Bobby Brown|Published

They are asking for a 44% increase in electricity tariffs. And of course everybody is up in arms, because such a price hike is simply unthinkable, writes Bobby Brown. ...

[Rek jou cheque] Going beyond physical harm: Financial abuse is undermining women’s freedom

Moeshfieka Botha|Published

Abuse is about control, so it should not shock us to know that financial abuse accounts for 99% of domestic abuse, writes Moeshfieka Botha.

Our children need our guidance

Bobby Brown|Published

I have said it before, but it bears repeating: there are many subjects that our kids should be learning, beyond Maths and Physics, writes Bobby Brown

Blindsided by Pied Piper bureaucrats: Cult of personality is ruling politics

Bobby Brown|Published

Julius Malema’s EFF has been the victim a lot lately, but last week’s defection almost had him in tears. In fact, he likened the defection to his mother dying. writes ...

Spin revolution: New series Wie’s die Hond se Baas aims for national recognition and unity

Bobby Nitro|Published

There’s a lekker new event on the block, and it looks to have serious potential to not only bring together many of the players in the country’s ever-rising sport ...