The Battle for the Anglican Church’s Soul
Gabriel Makin writes on the modern Church of England and asks if it has lost its way.
31.5.2026 |
Gabriel Makin
Hill-Lewis Must Learn Thatcher’s Lesson
Gabriel Makin has some advice for the new leader of the Democratic Alliance.
24.5.2026 |
Gabriel Makin
Why Ramaphosa Was Forgiven for Failure
President Cyril Ramaphosa has much in common with David Cameron and Justin Trudeau.
17.5.2026 |
Gabriel Makin
An Ode to Youth’s Folly – The Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats
As someone not too far removed from my adolescence, I often cringe in thinking about how idiotic I was during that time. I’m sure to some extent we all do. However, I was lucky enough that the primary damage inflicted during my teenage years was due to my own foolishness. John Darnielle, the frontman of the band The Mountain Goats, was not so lucky.
25.1.2026 |
Gabriel Makin
Key to Modern Power Politics Still Lies in 17th-Century Europe
Kissinger’s Diplomacy argues that today’s geopolitical rivalries still follow the hard rules first written in 17th-century Europe.
27.12.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
Moeletsi Mbeki: “The ANC’s Era Is Over; South Africa Must Look Beyond It”
A week ago, I sat down with Moeletsi Mbeki to talk about the country’s political future. He told me the ANC’s model has failed, its economic mismanagement and patronage state have lost it the trust of South Africans, and the real challenge is whether a new leadership, most likely from the DA, can step up to rebuild what the ruling party has squandered.
12.10.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
Economic Benefit Over Ideological Loyalty in SA Foreign Policy Poll
A SRF poll shows most South Africans want foreign policy guided by economic benefit rather than liberation loyalties.
17.9.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
People in Shacks Down on Ramaphosa
A 2025 SRF survey found only 30% of shack dwellers view Cyril Ramaphosa favourably, far below the national average of 46%.
16.9.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
South Africans Recognise Murder Rate Exceeds Global Norms
A new SRF poll shows nearly 70% of South Africans understand that our murder rate is above global norms, reflecting high awareness.
11.9.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
Trump’s no-good for SA, say South Africans
A Social Research Foundation poll found 60% of South Africans think Donald Trump’s election is not good for the country.
10.9.2025 |
Gabriel Makin
