Zhao Cong, queen of the pipa

The pipa, a pear-shaped stringed musical instrument similar to a lute, is extremely popular in China and has been played for about 2,000 years.

From the pressroom to the ballroom

The content critiques American societal issues, highlighting the fragility of capitalism, the spectacle of building a ballroom in the White House, and the troubling role and defense of lies by former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

Israel sets the benchmark for hypocrisy

The essay contains only a handful of incidents of hypocrisy related to Israel. It is not meant as a definitive exposé of the criminally hypocritical behaviour of this depraved ethnostate.

International travel bucket list

Daily writing promptWhat countries do you want to visit?View all responses The last time I travelled overseas was in 2016, when the world was a much calmer, safer place. Spain was truly magnificent, and I hope to return someday. Since then, I have confined myself to local travel around South Africa, which has vast beauty … Continue reading International travel bucket list