Chris Wilkinson - Messenger of Hope

A simple plea for better governance in our country. Thank you, Mike, for your excellent message.

For decades, Adrian Gardiner has led the charge in rewilding farmland in the Eastern Cape, but he’s still chasing bigger ambitions. His vision is to transform the province into a wildlife jewel, stretching from Plettenberg Bay to the Karoo. In this interview with BizNews about the newly released book The Man Who Changed a Landscape: The Adrian Gardiner Story by Dean Allen, Gardiner recounts his journey and the challenges he faced in realising his vision. I t began with a 2,500-acre farm near Port Elizabeth, where he overcame deep scepticism to establish Shamwari, a malaria-free Big Five reserve. Shamwari became a blueprint for 16 similar reserves across the Eastern Cape. Inspired by figures like David Attenborough, the 82-year-old Gardiner’s optimism remains unwavering. Gardiner’s ambition that he shares with other private and public reserve owners includes the creation of an Eastern Cape National Park even larger than the Kruger National Park. He is also determined to help see the end...

Life often feels like an unpredictable ride.  Full of surprises, setbacks, and sudden opportunities. But what if we saw life through a different lens. Not as a struggle or a mystery, but as a game ?  When we begin to see life as a game, we also begin to reclaim a sense of enjoyment. The obstacles don’t disappear, but the way we engage with them transforms. And we realise that whether we like it or not, we have to play . One with rules, challenges, teammates, goals, and rewards. The Game Begins. From the moment we’re born, we’re thrust into the “gameboard” of life. We don’t choose the setting, the starting gear, or even our first teammates (family). But the game starts all the same. Some of us begin with advantages. Others experience challenges right from the start. But the truth is, no one plays the same game. Even though we all play under the same sky. This might seem unfair, because it is. Like any complex game, life isn’t perfectly balanced. But that’s not a reason to stop...

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Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ongoing public debate around BEE, and South Africa's lost potential.

Following their Democracy Unplugged panel discussion, Phumi Mashigo sits down with the organisation’s Ernst van Zyl for a candid conversation on its roots, its role in defending minority rights, and its views on South Africa’s current challenges and its controversial engagement with U.S. officials. As South Africa navigates complex political terrain, AfriForum shares its vision, and what its future hopes to look like.

  Our world is shaped by instant gratification and fleeting accountability. The age-old principle of personal responsibility remains more relevant than ever. We must be prepared to suffer the consequences of our actions. Every choice we make, no matter how minor it may seem, affects not only ourselves but those around us. This reality is inescapable. Whether it's a decision made in haste or one born from careful deliberation. Each action carries with it consequences, both seen and unforeseen. To ignore this is to live in denial of one of life’s fundamental truths. The Illusion of Escapism. Modern culture often offers subtle encouragement to evade responsibility. Social media can amplify blame-shifting. Certain political and corporate systems reward short-term wins over long-term integrity. The result? A growing tendency to disown our missteps and expect others to shoulder the fallout. But consequences, like gravity, are impartial. They arrive regardless of our willingness to face t...

The series is a collection of dialogues with high-value speakers hosted by broadcast and financial journalist Alishia Seckam. Each topic addresses burning issues that are concerning South Africans in these uncertain times. The Think Big series aims to empower you with factual evidence and manage expectations on various aspects of how the current situation could unfold. In this episode Dr Frans Cronje dives into misconceptions about SA, GNU stability, Budget 3.0, Trump/Ramaphosa and economic growth.