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Makhafula’s Black Blues

Blacks. What can you say about Blacks without mentioning the unjust nature of our very existence on this entire planet? To thrive, survive and overcome is often painted in our narr...

By Vuyolwethu Reoagile

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Culture / 01/04/21

Adding Insult to Injury - A Response to Frans Cronje

In defense of Habib in his piece "The Mob hounding Habib must be challenged" in the Business Day on 29, March, 2021, the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations Frans Cronje invokes the notion of a 'mob'. As such, he adds...

By Molaodi Wa Sekake

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When A Black Body Publicly Instructs A White Body To ‘Shut Up”

By Veli Mbele

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No Gods, No Gurus: A Response to Joel Netshitenzhe

It is in this light that Busisiwe Mkhwebane dared to touch the untouchables, by demanding that ABSA should “pay back the money”. This was the move that started her woes. Netshiten...

By Kamvelihle Goba

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Culture / 25/03/21

‘Khomo e Kopanya Lichaba’

‘Khomo e Kopanya Lichaba’ began as an investigation into urban farming in Soweto and unfolded into an unintended journey of self-discovery for photographer, Kabelo Mokoena.

By Pontsho Pilane

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The Mother of All Eating

By Xolani Tembu

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Art & ‘Violence’

It is shocking how Black bodies are just available towards violence of any kind historically hitherto. From Mbuya Nehanda to Andries Tatane, the decapitated head of King Hintsa to...

By Lehlohonolo Peega

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Culture / 18/03/21

The Historical & Political Basis of Today’s Student Rebellions

The fight against what is called 'academic' and 'financial' exclusions and the call for free-decolonised education, have their historical basis in the project of European imperialism,” writes Veli Mbele.

By Veli Mbele