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It’s not Oliver OR Madiba

Let me say upfront that I know that I am treading on dangerous ground. But by leaving things unsaid, we are saying something about those things. How many of you reading this know Oliver Tambo’s birthday? My guess is that not many. My anecdotal research has shown me that many of us know the birthday […]

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Mandela fariebel

Mondli Makhanya explained the basis for the Sunday Times article, “Feud rips Mandelas apart” as being their contribution to maintaining the Mandela legacy. Having learned of all the family intrigue they felt that it was best to put it into some sort of context, in order to preserve Madiba’s fine reputation. All good and well. […]

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Well-heeled make the Madiba magic fade as they carry on with business as usual

The privileged class would rather enjoy a life of luxury and indulge in shopping sprees than attend Freedom Day celebrations. They have no shame that their wealth is gotten by stealing and monopolising the Earth’s wealth for themselves, exploiting the working poor and perpetuating class-exclusive lifestyles and economic injustice. In fact, it is so business […]