Roger Dickinson

PUBLIC PROFILE

It is now a week after South Africa voted in its general election. The elections revealed many things, including that the only constant is change.

Apart from every thing else, I had the honour of voting next to my son, who at 19 years old, voted for the first time.

But now that we have voted,maybe it is time for a rethink!

On the whole thing!

How we choose our leaders.

How we elect or select them.

What kind of government we want to have.

In an age where political disillusionment runs high, maybe we should seriously consider a shift from traditional political structures to technocratic governance.

In many ways it is clear that "politics is dead"!

Every day we are confronted with politics and politicians that reveal  inefficiencies, corruption, and self-serving Narcissists intent only on prolonging their time in power. 

As South Africa, along with many other countries, grapples with these issues, the idea of replacing politician-led governance with technocratic leadership offers a promising and more hopeful alternative.

Continue Reading


A few days ago , on the 25th May we celebrated Africa Day.

May 25th is celebrated as Africa Day, a day dedicated to commemorating the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). The significance of this day traces back to the early 1960s, a period marked by the wave of independence movements across the African continent.

For many there may not have been too much to celebrate as Africa remains beset by challenges. However in this blog, I would like to celebrate some of the sporting heroes, who often take our minds and souls away from the daily problems and give us hope and belief in what we could be as a continent!

Here are some of the most notable African athletes across various sports.

Continue Reading


I am a Christian

Posted by Roger Dickinson on 20 May 2024, 14:20 SAST
Roger Dickinson photo

I am a Christian

I live and move and have my being in a God who chooses to be a Creator and a Companion

 A Baby and a Commoner.

He who forgives and does not forget me!

Who lifts me up, opens the way before me and makes me great.

Elohim. Adonai. El Shaddai! El Roi!

Continue Reading