South Africa: A Nation of Impunity
South Africa is a nation plagued by a culture of impunity, in which trespasses against laws and ethics are disregarded...
Editorials
The Grand Old lady of Catholic Publishing
Guest editorial by Rosanne Shields: The grand old lady of Catholic publishing, our beloved Southern Cross newspaper, has been around...
In Changing Times – Our Newspaper/New Magazine and the Church
Editorial by Rosanne Shields, chairperson of the board of directors of The Southern Cross It is a sad day when...
Falling for Lies
Imagine, if you will, a situation in your workplace where a colleague is the target of a whispering campaign. In...
Let’s All Be Decent
A chilling four-panel post is at present making the rounds on social media. They show Facebook updates by a 37-year-old...
This is Our Future
This week we bring very bad news and some good news to the attention of our faithful readers. The good...
What Colour Was Jesus?
At a time when all over the world statues of historical figures are falling, societies face their often painful histories...
Firming Up Our Prayer Life
Our need and duty to pray to God, and our endeavours to do his will faithfully, have had many expressions...
Days of Our Fathers
On Father’s Day, celebrated in South Africa on June 21, those who are blessed to have a caring dad will...
