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Miss South Africa win has tribalism rearing its ugly head
Since the first Venda woman was crowned over the weekend, hateful comments have been spewed like bile on social media
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China’s long, unfinished 20th century and its global implications
By 2050, China is predicted to have an economy twice the size of the US economy. What will this shift in power mean for trade and international relations?
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Welcome, dear reader, to the land of bullshit
Two parallel discussions are before parliament to address the same issue: the amendment of section 25 of the Constitution to allow for expropriation without compensation and the Expropriation Bill that seeks to repeal the Expropriation Act
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Leaders are not born or made, they are honed through ongoing practice and reflection
In times of crisis, the need for good leadership is paramount, but how can we develop more leaders who are able to meet the moment with wisdom and compassion?
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Decolonising African prisons: An introduction to neocolonialism
The idea of incarcerating people into exiled spaces designed for ‘discipline’ in European society, is the antithesis to ubuntu … but it served the scramble for Africa and Asia well
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At lockdown level one, Covid-19 has not been good for democracy
Fake news and disinformation abound and mistrust means people are starting to doubt the virus even exists. This is the perfect storm for those who benefit from chaos and corruption
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Future gun control has been shot down
In less than a decade, 3D-printed firearms have become functional and can be made quite simply in your kitchen
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The language telling the KwaSizabantu story
The complexity of the situation, with its multiple cross-cutting cultural and social circumstances, begs that we hear both sides
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Surviving Covid-19 in a shack
The government’s response to lockdown trampled on the rights and dignity of residents in informal settlements
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Connecting the dots around the braai
How Heritage Day was captured by the Stellenbosch billionaire’s club
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Thou shalt not covet an Oscar
The Academy’s new diversity criteria for the best picture Oscar will not effect structural change. We should rather strive for equality