Duncan Du Bois

Duncan Du Bois is an outstanding letter writer. He always has an unexpected fresh angle on issues which he expresses in a manner that is difficult to ignore. As a historian with a broad general knowledge and having the advantage of a wide political experience, his letters always contain insights that provide new perspectives on issues.

Malema Exhibits White Derangement Syndrome

Duncan Du Bois 8 months ago

Some readers may have resented The Mercury’s publication of Julius Malema’s lengthy rant on January 30 as a galling waste of space....

Defence of Cuba Defies History and Reality

Duncan Du Bois 8 months ago

If the Idler’s Column was still being published, the late Graham Linscott would have had a field day taking apart...

KwaZulu-Natal Represents Dignity, Belonging and Identity

Duncan Du Bois 8 months ago

“KwaZulu-Natal” is the correct and appropriate name for the province because it represents dignity, belonging and identity. To place the...

WEF Policies at Odds with Trump’s Geopolitics

Duncan Du Bois 8 months ago

Dr Iqbal Surve’s preview of the 2026 Davos meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) reflects a degree of caution...

Blame for ICE Opponent’s Death Belongs to Governor Walz

Duncan Du Bois 8 months ago

Once again, the influence of the mass media’s narratives is evident from the regurgitation of opinions expressed by its followers....

Double Standards on Presidential Health and Workloads

Duncan Du Bois 10 months ago

The New York Times’ interest in President Trump’s health (The Mercury, November 27) is significant because it never paid any attention to Biden’s obvious...