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Historical Distortions of the 1976 Black Power Movement
The whitewashing of our history was urged by white settlers to divert black violence from themselves and confine it to black spaces. The project to dishonour the true history of th...
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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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SWAN SONG SCREENPLAY: A Deep Dive into the Dialogue
In this review, I will delve into the profound dialogue that the play engages in with themes such as love, grief, and shame. Please note that there may be spoilers ahead, so I recommend watching the play through the foll...
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Depoliticizing Youth Day: A Betrayal of Its Legacy
To genuinely address historical wrongs and honour the struggle for justice, liberal democracies must actively engage with the past. Historical memory serves as a vital link between...
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Phinda Mzala: The Dialogue (Mayendo Abwino)
The beautiful art hanging on the walls, the eclectic souls walking in and out of the organised chaos, strangers on their path to lifelong friendships exchanging light pleasantries, and passing around zols, beers, cigaret...
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Simply The Best – RIP Tina Turner
In 2016, after a barrage of health problems, Tina's kidneys began to fail. A Swiss citizen by then, she had started preparing for assisted suicide when her husband stepped in. Acco...
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Zolani is now The One who Sings
Zolani Mahola stands as an inspiration to others, embodying the transformative power of music and its ability to bring healing, unity, and empowerment.
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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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