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Defence of Maduro Steeped in Hypocrisy
The claim by Mohamed Saeed (The Mercury, January 6) that the abduction of Nicholas Maduro is “indefensible,” and the fulminations of the ANC-controlled Dept of International Relations about the “violations of international law” are devoid of credibility because they are so steeped in hypocrisy. Such emotional outbursts stand in stark contrast to the silence of
Venezuela: Parading Falsehoods as Truths
Whether The Mercury has yet to ditch the silly season syndrome or that its January 5 editorial was written in one of the hideouts of Maduro’s surviving henchmen, it is astonishing for the falsehoods it parades as truths. First, Nicholas Maduro was not “democratically elected.” He subverted democracy. Despite overwhelming opposition, which polls showed having a 20-point
2026 Promises to Be a Year of the Overton Window
Besides the significance of the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, there are developments afoot which, in terms of the Overton Window, indicate that 2026 is going to upend certain narratives. Prominent among the issues is the ongoing effort of President Trump to achieve a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Clashing with his efforts are
Double Standards on Presidential Health and Workloads
The New York Times’ interest in President Trump’s health (The Mercury, November 27) is significant because it never paid any attention to Biden’s obvious cognitive decline and his very limited exposure to the press during his four years as President. Instead, the NYT and the rest of the mass media refrained from reporting negative details about Biden, who spent 40%
G20 Acclaim Ignores Realities in South Africa
Chloe Maluleke (The Mercury, November 21) must be commended for placing media acclaim concerning South Africa’s hosting of the G20 summit within the context of the realities prevailing in the country. As she points out, there is a huge disconnect between the rhetoric of the G20 and the circumstances which confront the majority of South
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