FRED KHUMALO: Unashamedly corrupt
It’s a quarter of a century since this country came to its senses. We have a lot to acknowledge but it will take a long time to undo the legacy of Zuma
FRED KHUMALO: Dictionary-swallowers
Thugs are no longer what they used to be. They once loved big words to 'pleat' the girls, now they are burning books and hounding writers
FRED KHUMALO: Adios joker Jakes, hello Ace
I was amazed at how much Berliners know about such South Africans as Ace Magashule, who is not even the president
FRED KHUMALO: Famished and on the road to Berlin
In preparation for my trip to Berlin I thought I should go to a local German restaurant, just to get my taste buds ready for the adventure
FRED KHUMALO: The depressing story of our lives
The American girl’s laughter at the term load-shedding for blackouts finally confirmed to the SA girls that they were from a Third World country
FRED KHUMALO: How SA could rock
Vilakazi Street was buzzing even though it was in the middle of the week. If only its entrepreneurial spirit could be replicated all over the country
FRED KHUMALO: ‘Vrotmelk’ kingpin’s plan for white supremacy
Some will fall for Adriaan Nieuwoudt’s latest wild scheme — a whites-only settlement — out of fear, others out of racism
FRED KHUMALO: Why stain perfection with politics?
My Portuguese evening was too perfect to be spoilt by ungrateful, greedy birds or knowing the true identity of the wizard in the kitchen
FRED KHUMALO: Stealing a country
A woman’s voice sounded exaggeratedly loud in the ensuing silence: ‘When will this thieving stop?’
FRED KHUMALO: The ANC’s light-bulb moment
The ANC poster featured a smiling Ramaphosa alongside the legend: ‘The power is in your hands’. What a morbid sense of humour they have
FRED KHUMALO: Fleecing the poor
Bushiri is just one of many newly rich people using religion to manipulate people who are desperate
FRED KHUMALO: DA squabbles clear the way for EFF’s rise
With the DA embroiled in such nasty power squabbles, is it enough to leave opposition to ANC hegemony to the Red Overalls?
FRED KHUMALO: Moonwalk? No, perp walk
We tend to get our artists’ private lives mixed up with their art. Which, I now realise, is wrong. But separating the two is easier said than done
FRED KHUMALO: Angelo Agrizzi hits the high notes
I couldn’t believe my luck when I switched on the TV and caught a concert by a new singing sensation at the exclusive State Capture Theatre
FRED KHUMALO: The remarkable Hlaudi Motsoeneng
Any sane individual with a modicum of common decency would be holed up in his house, cringing and praying. Not Hlaudi
FRED KHUMALO: My colourful, inviting, joyous experience at Queen Sheba
The delights of Queen Sheba were heightened by the pleasure of hearing Pops Mohamed performing once again (but bring your own wine)
FRED KHUMALO: Arson at a heritage site
If you want to visit Soweto and take historic drives, it makes a lot of sense to stay at the Soweto Hotel. But do yourself a favour: don’t eat there
FRED KHUMALO: Count your blessings
I realised that though I was not rich enough or connected enough to land tickets to the Mandela 100 music festival, I could afford to dine out
