Dec 16, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn speaks to investigative journalist Heidi Swart about the rise of surveillance initiatives in South Africa. They discuss the increase in security cameras on South African streets and suburbs, the overreach of private security companies, and why more surveillance could mean less...

Dec 9, 2021

The idea of the seductive sex robot is the stuff of myth, legend and science fiction. From the myth of Laodamia in Ancient Greece to twenty-first century shows such as Westworld, robots in human form have captured our imagination, our hopes and our fears. But beyond the fantasies there are real and fundamental questions...

Nov 18, 2021

Over the last two years, many international media outlets have lamented the apparent death of democracy in Hungary. At the same time, Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has become the darling of the modern conservative movement. Depending on who you’re listening to, then, Hungary is a cautionary tale of...

Nov 11, 2021

Meeting the social and educational needs of South Africa’s youngest and most vulnerable children is fundamental to economic prosperity, political stability, the advancement of democracy and nation-building. Yet, when it comes to election manifestos and political rhetoric, the topic of early childhood development...

Nov 4, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn is joined by columnist and renowned libertarian Ivo Vegter. In a recent article for The Daily Friend, Vegter defends the idea of vaccine passes, which some of his critics consider antithetical to his libertarian principles. Together, Bronwyn and Vegter explore the merits of...