by Rafiq Lockhat
Last week I watched Carte Blanche, which was both riveting and disturbing. It concerned the murders of Brett Golding and Richard Bloom. At some point, the investigative journalist ended up in Manenberg, on the Cape Flats, which is notorious for its violence, drugs and...
by Rafiq Lockhat
During the normal course of my work, I regularly treat people who are victims of violence. These are ordinary South Africans who have survived hijackings, muggings and robberies. Some have endured terrible beatings and torture, and almost inevitably end up suffering...
by Rafiq Lockhat
It’s almost summer again and the television ads are rapidly changing from cough and flu medication to a plethora of slimming aids and devices to get those six-packs to show off at the beach. It’s amazing how each year, just when you think there...