We did our best. We had everything stacked against us. The might of the South African Police Force, the paranoia of some Rondebosch rate payers, and the arrogance of our protester turned mayor ...

It’s been a glorious summer in Cape Town. The heatwave had one and all at swimming pools and beaches all over the Cape. Long Street was packed with clubbers and tourists from all over the world.

On the whole, I thought this was a very fair piece by Jennifer Crocker. I could quibble over a few minor details (organisers didn’t miss the meeting, they arrived late etc.) but the mood and feeling ...