Apartheid’s ‘Dr Shock’ Aubrey Levin dies in Canada aged 87 –  Graeme Raubenheimer 

The death of Aubrey Levin - a quote from Dr R M. Kaplan

Aubrey Levin, known as ‘Dr Shock’, has died at 87 in Canada, avoiding justice for decades after conducting horrific apartheid-era experiments on soldiers. As a forensic psychiatrist, Levin was also convicted in Canada for sexual assault. His story raises critical questions about justice and the lasting impact of his actions on many lives. – article by Graeme Raubenheimer

From the UN to Western Sahara: The Doom Goblin’s search for the spotlight

Mural of Greta Thunberg, The Doom Goblin. Photo by Aslıhan Altın on Unsplash

Sweden has given us many things: Volvo, Ikea, and the latest, Doom Goblin Greta Thunberg. Once a media sensation, she now struggles to maintain her spotlight. Donning a Palestinian scarf, she aims to address Gaza’s issues but encounters unexpected challenges. As she shifts from one cause to another, her search for relevance sparks questions about fame’s fickleness. Join us as we delve into her complex journey and the causes she supports.

Afrikaners in abeyance

Book Reviews by Robert M. Kaplan

Review of Bridge Over Blood River: History is kind to that rare phenomenon, the truly repentant loser. No one exemplifies this better than the Afrikaner people. Apartheid was not just a mistake; it was a terrible one. The truth is that the Afrikaners, the viciousness of Apartheid notwithstanding, were never truly totalitarian at heart and just lost the will to power.