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Murray Williams

Watch VideoPhantom of the Opera kept me bonded to my dad from across the ocean

Murray Williams|Published 5 years ago

After spending most of our days apart, now we were claiming together, our Music of The Night - the title track of The Phantom of The Opera.

Watch VideoBye-bye Johnny Clegg, African rain and sky man

Murray Williams|Published 5 years ago

"We were only kids. And Johnny Clegg’s music became the soundtrack of our lives," writes Murray Williams.

Unleash the power of innovative partnerships

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

As countries slowly go bankrupt, globally, what we need are innovative problem-solvers, who are able to identify resources, writes Murray Williams.

A ‘father’ who shaped me

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Murray Williams pays tribute to the man who taught him “what’s really important”.

A community in action succeeds

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Relentlessly motivating one’s fellow residents pays off, writes Murray Williams.

Have you ever met a nice South African?

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Murray Williams wonders if the majority of South Africans can call themselves decent, righteous, caring citizens.

Zuma’s test will be at the polls

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Murray Williams wonders if the majority of South Africans still believe our future is in "safe hands" with Zuma.

Memories of a safe, timeless, free childhood

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Too many parents fail to understand that childhood is not preparation for adulthood, writes Murray Williams.

Japanese can teach us a thing or two

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Instead of yelling abuse at each other, will South Africans learn from the nation which humbled them? asks Murray Williams.

Refugees know better life awaits in SA

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

The hard lessons of making it to and in SA would have been learnt by those who preceded them, says Murray Williams.

History affirms we’re all refugees

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

Two monumental events affecting SA hundreds of years ago are very similar to what is unfolding today, says Murray Williams.

Bear inspired me to think about values

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

I imagined Bear Grylls’s book would be about “war stories”. And it is. But also much more, says Murray Williams.

How to MacGyver your life

Murray Williams|Published 9 years ago

How could one improve one’s life, without paying one cent extra? Murray Williams is ready to give it a try.

Let these Big 5 lessons be your guide

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

Murray Williams shares his five most profound life lessons, in no particular order.

What about Jameson Hall?

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

With all the focus on Cecil John Rhodes, his lieutenant has retreated into the shadows, says Murray Williams.

Hitmen kill mom of anti-gang cop

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

An elderly Cape Town woman who is the mother of a police detective has been gunned down in her home.

2 000 arrested as Metrorail retaliates

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

More than 2 000 people have been arrested in a six-month crack-down on rail-linked crime in Cape Town.

High E coli levels found in Cape vlei

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

The City of Cape Town has closed parts of the Zeekoevlei to the public until further notice.

‘Crowbar gang’ bust at police station

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

A cop and four members of the "crowbar gang" were arrested in a dramatic undercover police operation.

Arendse slams rugby transformation

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

Cricket SA's Norman Arendse has described the pace of rugby's transformation as "unacceptable".

Winter equivalent of Cape Epic to start in Swiss Alps

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

The inaugural event will be held from January 14 to 18, and riding conditions will vary according to the weather and snow quality

Ehrenreich takes aim at Jewish Board

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

Western Cape Cosatu boss Tony Ehrenreich has laid “charges” with police against the Jewish Board of Deputies.

Arrest made in Cape ‘crush porn’ case

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

An arrest has been made in connection with the controversial "fish-crush" porn video titled Squishing Nemo.

Pregnant teen hurt in Cape protest

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

Pregnant teen Kaylin Sylvester was injured after police clashed with Garden Village residents over a land dispute.

Hiker slain on Kalk Bay trail

Murray Williams|Published 10 years ago

Henri La Cour was accosted and fatally stabbed while taking breather on a Fish Hoek mountain path.