The roots of anti-Indian racism

Steve Biko's vibrant, liberating philosophy is the only solution to the vexed 'national question', writes Andile Mngxitama.

There's no unlearning whiteness, despite what 'anti-racists' say

Gillian Schutte's 'Dear White People' letter has caused a little national furore. Most whites have reacted with predictable irritation.

Mngxitama: Time to rethink the root causes of violence

The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign has become an empty ritual the nation performs to feel good about itself.

Biko biography found wanting

Biographies are notorious for revealing more about their authors than their subjects. Biko: A Biography by Xolela Mangcu falls into this category.

Steve Biko: A dream not deferred, but defiled

Remembering Steve Biko is increasingly becoming an act of "death by memory", as Gail Smith has observed, writes Andile Mngxitama.

Critic's head is on fire

Andile Mngxitama responds to Kwanele Sosibo's article on Lesego Rampolokeng's new book, which he says was a gratuitous denunciation of Rampolokeng.