Letters

Let's tap into the spirit of Paralympians Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
The recent Olympics and current Paralympics have captivated the imagination and interest of millions all over the world. [ Full Story... ]

A few louts are ruining our rugby game Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
The Xerox Lions are in the middle of a golden run, and have a good chance of making the Absa Currie Cup playoffs, so all should be happy at Coca-Cola Park. [ Full Story... ]

Zuma judgment a watershed Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
The judgment delivered by Judge Chris Nicholson, on Friday September 12, marks a watershed moment in South African justice. [ Full Story... ]

Youth league call for Mbeki's head justified Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
When Judge Chris Nicholson delivered his judgment that vindicated ANC president Jacob Zuma on Friday, the call by the ANC Youth League to recall president Thabo Mbeki before the end of tenure was legitimised. [ Full Story... ]

Court made incorrect inferences in JZ's case Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
I respect Judge Nicholson's judgment handed down on Friday in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in the application declaring procedures followed by NPA in recharging Jacob Zuma invalid. [ Full Story... ]

Gangster behaviour by hawks is frightening Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-16 06:00:01 Edition 1
The wild noises emanating from Mo Shaik, Blade Nzimande, Julius Malema and Zwelinzima Vavi's direction are discomforting. [ Full Story... ]

Letters to the Editor - September 13, 2008 Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-13 06:00:01 Edition 2
Letters to the Editor - September 13, 2008 [ Full Story... ]

Ellis Park is steeped in history Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-15 06:00:01 Edition 1
Am I the only rugby fan who is outraged at the way that Coca-Cola and the Golden Lions Rugby Union have combined to desecrate one of the most famous and evocative names in world rugby? [ Full Story... ]

Apartheid victimised the whites as well Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-15 06:00:01 Edition 1
The racist incident that happened at a rugby match in Johannesburg, in which a black woman was apparently abused by angry white males, did not show the level of racism in our country, it demonstrated how apartheid victmised white people as well. [ Full Story... ]

Will other costs drop with the fuel price? Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-15 06:00:01 Edition 1
Congratulations to the Department of Energy Affairs for reducing the price of petrol and diesel by 69 cents and R1,44 per litre respectively at the beginning of this month. [ Full Story... ]

Attack on DA made in the wrong context Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-15 06:00:01 Edition 1
Vukani Khumalo's incoherent attack on the Democratic Alliance ("What if drawing had shown white male rugby fans", The Star Letters, September 11) reveals more about the writer's own deep prejudices than it does about anything the DA stands for. [ Full Story... ]

Media bill row a storm in a teacup Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-15 06:00:01 Edition 1
The South African National Editors' Forum's (Sanef) decision to write to the president about the constitutionality of the Films and Publications Amendment Bill before assent is misinformed. [ Full Story... ]

Enforce the law and we will obey

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
Several people I know have been charged with speeding where on further investigation it was established that they were within the legal limit. [ Full Story... ]

Not all whites are racists, but everyone likes a winner

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
Rich Mkhondo's article on racism in rugby being indicative of white racist trends in South Africa ("Rugby reflects trends in racism", The Star, September 9) refers. [ Full Story... ]

Investigate causes of racism instead of playing race card

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
It is disappointing to see how selective our media are in reporting and exaggerating any bit of racism that they can put their dirty little hands on ("Rugby reflects trends in racism", The Star, Opinion and Analysis, September 9). [ Full Story... ]

Asmal does have cancer, but is still working

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
The article "Asmal being treated for cancer" (The Star, September 4) concerning my husband Professor Kader Asmal's treatment for myeloma seems to have given some of your readers the impression that he is on his deathbed. [ Full Story... ]

Name and shame doctors who defraud medical aids

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
Firstly I wish to congratulate you on the excellent editorial which featured in The Star on Monday August 18 titled "A sick type of thievery''. [ Full Story... ]

Let's choose our heroes with a little discretion, chaps

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
During a recent radio interview about the controversial Durban name changes, city manager Mike Sutcliffe rather pompously stated that he was continually being thanked and congratulated by the rate-payers as well as overseas visitors, for implementing the recent name changes. [ Full Story... ]

Bigwigs are to blame for poor sporting show

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
Is it any wonder that our national sport teams are in the disarray they find themselves in? [ Full Story... ]

A sacred duty to prevent looming hunger tsunami

2008-09-12 06:00:01 Edition 1
Some 900-million people across the world go hungry. Every day, almost 16 000 children die from hunger-related causes, one child every five seconds. [ Full Story... ]

What if drawing had shown white male rugby fans?

2008-09-11 06:00:01 Edition 1
Some members of South African society have praised Zapiro's article depicting tripartite alliance partners and Jacob Zuma "raping" the justice system in our country. [ Full Story... ]

Scathing humour was on the button Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-11 06:00:01 Edition 1
The ANC, its Youth League, Cosatu and the SACP alliance have repeatedly and with little, if any, justification, called into question the integrity of the justice system. [ Full Story... ]

Pulling out the tired old racist card won't cut it this time, gents

2008-09-11 06:00:01 Edition 1
The perpetuation of the racist label by all and sundry, particularly our so-called politicians, is what keeps racism alive in this country. [ Full Story... ]

Rape of justice cartoon Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
Congratulations to Zapiro on a very apt and clever cartoon! And well done to The Sunday Times for printing it. [ Full Story... ]

Hero who fought Nazis deserves recognition Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
I read the article "Street renaming an emotional experience" (The Star, September 8) with great sadness. [ Full Story... ]

SABC feeds viewers with propaganda Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
Well done Cliff Saunders for the letter "I fought for the right of everyone to be heard" (September 5). [ Full Story... ]

Saunders keeps memories of evil regime alive Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
Much as I am reluctant to get into a futile debate with Cliff Saunders concerning his unsavoury past, I can't allow some of his ridiculous assertions to go unchallenged. (The Star, September 5) [ Full Story... ]

Voters' ink will dry up hot air Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
Speeches by presidential candidates are usually full of promises but invariably fall short on delivery. [ Full Story... ]

Parliament the cause of racism Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-10 06:00:01 Edition 1
With reference to your editorial, "Blame for racism is ours" (The Star, September 4), I wish to state that after 1994, I saw blatant racism for the first in Parliament Live. [ Full Story... ]

Passengers are legally bound to declare their foreign exchange Subscribe today for premium content

2008-09-09 06:00:01 Edition 1
The next time The Star reports on the state of crime in this country, this publication must be reminded of the article "Woman says Sars staff tried to rob her at OR Tambo, September 5". [ Full Story... ]