John Robbie's Comment

John commented on a moving speech from Adv George Bizos on humanity and speaking truth to power and compares that to an ‘embarrassing’ speech by the president over the about lies, corruption and theft. Will the ANC vets be able to speech truth to power when they meet with Zuma today?

With the 947 cycling challenge happening this weekend, John talks about the real value such social events offer a society like ours.

It seems like yesterday when John gave out his pearls of wisdom on his 60th birthday. He turns to 61 today and there’s more where that came from!

Months ago, John went into a police station to lay a complaint against posters illegally advertising abortion. Here’s his feedback on what happened when he went to follow up on the case.    

The EFF commander has been in the news repeatedly for making statements that many believe he should be charged for as he is inciting hate and violence against whites. Is Julius just being a populist leader?

John has been saying that change is surely afoot. There is mounting evidence to support this thought…so when will change actually take place?  

John questions everything behind this statement made yesterday by the ANC in relation to suspended member Marius Fransman.  

Parts of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane were damaged by flash floods. Roads were also flooded leading to deaths of some drivers. What should have been or still can be done to prevent such disasters? And who’s to carry the blame this time?  

There’s something to be said about politicians who are always in the limelight but for all the wrong reasons verses those who quietly go about bring much needed change.

It wasn't too long ago that the nation sighed with relief when Brian Molefe took over at Eskom and load shedding was declared a thing of the past. But with recent allegations implicating Molefe's association with the Guptas, who do we now trust.

John can’t help but comment on Ireland’s first ever win over the All Blacks which ended New Zealand's record streak.  

Who breaks the news? How well is it done? What role does investigative journalism play in our democracy today? All questions John ponders on this morning.

John comments on how fast things happened in the last 24 hours.

John poses the questions that many are now asking and commends public pressure, which brought about the change in the NPA’s decision to withdraw charges

John was invited to Maboneng this past weekend and he shares his first impressions of the precinct.

John commented about the delivery of quality service which keeps us behind in terms of tourism and economic development. He commends the initiative of the City of Joburg on the development of the inner city and the Skyrink Studios project, which was launched last night.  

While Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was delivering a speech that favoured #FeesMustFall, protestors were destroying property outside of Parliament. John makes a note of a powerful Icelandic protest by women who ended work 14% earlier in a protest against being paid 14% less than their male counterparts. Could SA learn something from this example in how we protest?

The split in the ANC has been visible for some time now, despite the reassurances from the top officials. With the Finance Minister due to speak today and cover more cracks, John fantasises about what could happen if the Minister actually spilled the beans and told us the truth about what’s really going on.    

 A proposed bill to combat hate crimes and hate speech has been opened for public debate and consultation. John also asks about the limits that should be considered in this bill.