Wilko's Messages of Hope

We live in an age of promises. Every day, we are told what will be done. What is planned. What is coming soon, and what someone intends to do for us. Politicians announce grand visions. Organisations release glossy strategies. Individuals speak about future achievements. Yet too often, very little actually changes. There is a simple principle that cuts through all the noise: First, do the work. Then tell us what you have done. Promises Are Easy. Action Is Not. Talking about action costs nothing. Doing the work requires effort, discipline, and perseverance. It means facing obstacles instead of explaining them away. It means continuing when no one is watching and no applause is guaranteed. Real work is often slow. It seldom looks impressive while it is happening. That is why it is so tempting to talk about it instead. But intentions, no matter how sincere, do not improve lives. Results do. Credibility Is Earned. Trust is not built on plans. It is built on outcomes. When someone tells ...

In this episode of Truth Report, Rob Hersov sits down with Drew Birch. To confront the slow collapse of masculinity, the feminisation of society, and the consequences of weak leadership in South Africa and the West. From gun rights and self-defence to faith, addiction, pornography, and the crisis facing young men. Nothing is off limits. We talk about why men are angrier than ever, why society keeps trying to disarm and weaken them, and why strong men are now being labelled as dangerous. This is a raw discussion about responsibility, discipline, faith, and what it actually means to be a good man in a country on the edge. Drew shares his personal journey through addiction, violence, and redemption, including a real life self defense shooting that changed everything. We unpack his work with schools across South Africa and why thousands of young men are desperate to hear a message that challenges comfort, weakness, and victimhood. If you care about the future of South Africa If you beli...

 Last week, I shared my belief that South Africa is entering a third chapter. A time not defined by struggle alone, but by growth and possibility. This week, I want to take that thought one step further. Survival teaches us resilience. But stewardship teaches us responsibility. For much of our history, South Africans have focused on getting through the day, the year, the decade. That instinct was necessary. It kept us standing. But as a nation matures, a quiet shift begins to happen. We start asking different questions. Not “How do we survive?” But “How do we care for what we have?” The emerging generation is less interested in slogans and more interested in solutions. Less focused on blame, more focused on building. They are learning — sometimes the hard way — that a country is not saved by speeches, but by everyday choices. Honesty over shortcuts. Cooperation over conflict. Service over self-interest. This is where Hope becomes practical. Stewardship is found in how we treat our...

I have lived long enough to witness two very different South Africas. I have survived 30 years of Apartheid and another 30 years of what we have called “democracy.” These two eras shaped our nation in powerful ways. Some painful, some hopeful, all of them significant. But as I look toward the next 30 years, I believe we are standing at the threshold of something  new. The blossoming of the Real South Africa. This emerging era is not simply a continuation of what came before. It is the beginning of a third generation. One shaped not by the wounds of the past nor the disappointments of the present. But by a growing desire for renewal, unity, accountability, and shared prosperity. It is a generation that thinks differently. Questions more boldly. Dreams more freely. What inspires me most is the spirit of ordinary South Africans. Across ages, backgrounds, and communities, people are doing the real work of rebuilding. Fixing, teaching, creating, mentoring, innovating, and refusing to le...

South Africa didn’t fail by accident — it followed a path shaped by policy choices, incentives, and ideology. In this episode of State of the Nation, John Endres breaks down why South Africa fell behind while other countries surged ahead — and why the debate is not about race or slogans, but growth, incentives, and outcomes. We unpack: • The policy choices that shaped South Africa’s economy • Why growth stalled while peers moved forward • The difference between good intentions and real results • Why employment, investment, and opportunity declined • What South Africa could still do differently • Why ideas matter more than personalities This is not party politics. It’s a sober analysis of what went wrong — and what could still change.

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but seeing everything can quickly become expensive and time-consuming. Entrance fees add up, queues waste precious holiday time, and planning each activity separately can be overwhelming. That’s where the Cape Town City Pass comes in. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to experience many of Cape Town’s top attractions with one digital pass , making sightseeing easier, cheaper, and far more enjoyable. What Is the Cape Town City Pass? The Cape Town City Pass is a prepaid sightseeing pass that gives you access to 80+ top attractions, tours, and experiences around Cape Town Instead of buying individual tickets at each attraction, you use one pass that covers museums, cruises, wine farms, outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and more. You simply show your pass at the entrance and walk in. What’s Included? Depending on the option you choose, the Cape Town City Pass includes: Entry to 80+ popular Cape Town attractions A Hop-O...