Problems of violence, drugs and gangsterism in places like Mitchell’s Plain are symptoms of a much deeper problem that could be addressed through creative processes that help young people tap into a deeper source of fulfilment.

This isn’t a fairy-tale – believe it or not, there is currently enough food in the world to feed everyone. And yet, every day, people go hungry.

South Africa has always been defined by its prejudice – it’s perfectly understandable given the centuries of colonisation and then the decades of legislated segregation known as apartheid.

The era of nation-building based on the abstract notion of race reconciliation has lost its currency in our imagination.

The power of individual citizens and corporations to overthrow corruption, cronyism and nepotism cannot be underestimated – but it must be increased, says former financial minister Pravin Gordhan.

South Africa is seeing increases in violence and racial tension in various cultural groupings and communities across the country. It is resulting in a fracturing of our common national identity and the fraying of race relations.

What is needed now is for one or a few of our untouchable princes, including some of those in private sector institutions, to be handcuffed in his or her office, marched to jail and subjected to robust prosecution.

It is becoming clear just how prepared certain people are to sell their souls for a pot of gold.

Setting aside the Gupta fiasco in South Africa, details may soon emerge of the extent that South Africa is now a Russian client-state if investigations into the Russian nuclear deal ever emerge.

Retaining the old African values of responsibility, sharing and truth may be the best way we can help our children navigate the new world.