Clem Sunter launches lecture series at Kalk Bay Books

The first lecture in a new series of events to run at the bookshop was graced with the intelligence, wit and warmth of one of SA's premier public speakers. Clem Sunter, businessman, scenario planner, futurologist, writer, presented his lecture to a full house. He spoke of the red flags that indicate danger ahead for the world and South Africa. The four flags that are relevant here are nationalisation, a decline in health care, the threat of a media tribunal, and the threat of land grabs. Of particular concern, says Mr Sunter, is that the conditions that led to the Arab Spring, are present in SA.

Sunter also touched on the failure of South Africans to celebrate exellence in individuals, mentioning in particular a young scientist, Siyabulela Xuza, who has received worldwide attention and acclaim, but who is all but unknown here, for his achievements.

Pictures: Co-author Chantel Ilbury with Clem Sunter at Kalk Bay Books before the lecture (left); Clem Sunter (right)