Hannes Wessels

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Hannes Wessels has published Strange Tales from Africa, a collection of stories about people and places he encountered in the course of his hunting days. His biography of PK van der Byl (former Rhodesian Defense Minister), which includes a revised history of the Rhodesian imbroglio, will be published in March. Hannes is also working on a history of the Rhodesian SAS. He is a syndicated writer for Outdoor Life in the United States.


International Affairs

Blood, Diamonds, Devils, and Angels

Blood, Diamonds, Devils, and Angels

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has become the first African head of state to

Heart of Darkness

South Africa’s Rape Culture

South Africa’s Rape Culture

Media reports suggesting South Africa has been “shocked” by the viral rape video

Eco-mania

Destroying Africa to Save an Elephant’s Tail

Destroying Africa to Save an Elephant’s Tail

The furor over the Trump boys’ African hunting safari is another sickening example of

Heart of Darkness

How Bono Destroyed African Wildlife

How Bono Destroyed African Wildlife

Most African governments are at best lacklustre in their response to environmental

District of Corruption

Bête Noire

Bête Noire

The dead and displaced now run into the millions, lawless ruination continues unabated