John Robbie's Comment

John comments about the positive things happening in the country – like Gauteng’s clean audit and our recent local government democratic elections. He, however, highlights that things are coming to a head. More people of goodwill need to stand up and be counted.

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Much has been said about the search for the new Public protector and Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane is at the forefront of the race. John wishes her the best of luck and gives some advice.

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John Robbie supports doing away with the Afrikaans part of the National Anthem, following a column by Max du Preez saying that Die Stem is very representative of apartheid SA and doesn’t speak to the new South Africa.

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With diabetes being the second leading cause of death in South Africa and the consumption of fizzy drinks on the rise, responses to Finance Minister Pravin’s Gordhan’s announcement of a sugar-tax have been predictably mixed, with critics claiming that the tax won’t have any impact on sugar consumption, that it discriminates against the poor and that it will lead to job losses. Is there a benefit in a sugar tax? Professor Karen Hofman, Director of the PRICELESS SA at the Wits School of Public Health breaks down the argument.

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South Africa has been doing well in the realm of sports. John asks about why the Boks aren’t following suit.

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John pays tribute to Judge Eberhard Bertelsmann who hangs up his robe this week.

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We’re getting more and more comments about South Africans enjoying local travel. John challenges more of us to put our money where our economy is and travel some more.

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Remnants of South Africa’s bloody race relations are still visible today, as are conversations about now criminalizing racism. John comments on the various comments being made about race relations today.

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Many draw parallels between the killing that took place during the youth uprisings of 69 and the massacre Marikana that took place in 2012. John elaborates on an important distinction.

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John Robbie comments on Wayde Van Niekerk’s 400 m Olympic victory and what can be done to boost the success of other sportsmen and women.

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