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Review of Le Spectre de Boko Haram
Pretending to be at peace only creates the nervousness that violence will break that peace, since the peace is formed on illusion. Violence appears as a ghost. It is not truly pres...
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Cecil John Rhodes: British Empire Hitman
“We fight Rhodes because he means so much for oppression, injustice, & moral degradation to South Africa - but if he passed away tomorrow there still remains the terrible fact that something...
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Longer-lasting licences offer one bright turn as the Madlanga Commission examines alleged police corruption and Tshwane confronts a grim discovery behind a spaza-shop door.
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Tribute To The Ancestors of Resistance: uNxele noMaqoma with Iphupho L’ka Biko
uNxele, also known as Makhanda-the-itola, was one of the original inmates on Robben Island. He led the “Battle of Grahamstown,” inspiring his people to resist colonialism and fight for their freedom. Maqoma was the great...
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Review: Shaka Ilembe, A Pioneering Quest for Historical Veracity and Dramtic License
It prompts one to question the veracity of various other sayings in the series, such as "Iso ngeso" (an eye for an eye). In the absence of supporting evidence, doubts arise regardi...
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Basha Uhuru Creative Week
Basha Uhuru, taking place at Constitution Hill, will commence on June 21st with Creative Week and culminate in the Sounds of Freedom Music Festival on June 24th. Creative Week encompasses a diverse array of events, such...
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Nelson Mandela: The Idea
This day of hope reminds us of the countless years Mandela spent sacrificing himself in pursuit of a better future. One can't help but wonder what it's like to spend "27 years" in...
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From Success to Shadows: Bra Stan's Struggle and Men's Mental Health
A recession struck, business dwindled, and profits plummeted. When I told Mbali we had to cut back on luxuries, she flew into a rage. 'You are the man,' she said, 'work harder, provide, or I'm leaving.' Her words pierced...
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The Paucity of Black Intellectuals
My study on this phenomenon revealed that a significant number of black intellectuals and potential ones left the country, either to work or study abroad, as it was challenging to do so in a...
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