About Hannes Wessels
Hannes Wessels was born and educated in Rhodesia. After school he joined and saw action with the Rhodesian Light Infantry remaining in the territorial army throughout the war. Completeing a law degree at the University of Cape Town he practised law for a short period of time in the newly formed Zimbabwe but struggled with political interference and left to take up a career as a professional hunter. He has worked in this role in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Zambia. Hannes is still involved in wildlife conservation but has settled in Darling, South Africa. He has had one book published and is nearing the completion on his second book.Website:
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- Posted on 24th Aug 2010
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- Posted on 26th Jul 2010
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- Posted on 13th Jul 2010
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- Posted on 28th Jun 2010
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- Posted on 13th May 2010
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- Posted on 12th Apr 2010
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- Posted on 24th Mar 2010
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Population Spin
It’s getting harder and harder to find a news publication to believe in.
It was with some surprise that readers were witness to the highly regarded newspaper ‘Economist’ trumpeting the accession [...]
Hunting – Past & Present
With the arrival of the information age and its capacity to transmit bespoke imagery and information to millions of people, many of whom are often divorced or inured to the [...]
Read MoreSoccer Against Racism..
Somewhat justifiable euphoria has swept South Africa over the last six weeks. The national mood has lifted, cynics have been silenced, races have come together in joyful celebration and there [...]
Read MoreWimps in the White House
“Stanley McChrystal, Obama’s top commander in Afghanistan, has seized control of the war by never taking his eye off the real enemy: Wimps in the White House.” – Rolling Stone [...]
Read MoreBennett’s Dilemma
After months of anguish Roy Bennett is finally acquitted of all charges. Even by the miserable standards set by the Zimbabwe justice system it appears Johannes Tomana, the Attorney General [...]
Read MoreLive By The Vote, Die By The Panga
On April 27th 1994 South Africa held its first election based on universal suffrage and thus affected a peaceful transfer of power to the African National Congress led by Nelson [...]
Read MoreWhites To The Rescue!
The Economist traditionally treads lightly when it might be courting controversy particularly on matters of race so their leader on Haiti recently was enlightening. In a bid to proffer a [...]
Read MoreThe Perils of Being Pale
Amongst the Mugabe-bred and fed kleptocracy there is an unusual badge or closer to the truth, ‘bulge’ of rank. While collar and tie might be a trifle passé in parts [...]
Read MoreBack to Basics
A joke doing the rounds in Zimbabwe goes like this:
Question: “What did we have before candles?”
Answer: “Electricity.”
It’s only slightly funny because it’s true and across the country there are countless [...]