Rebranding the DA: A reply to Pierre de Vos

Rebranding the DA: A reply to Pierre de Vos

23 Apr 2013 14:39 - Richard Jurgens
The DA's reminder that a greater range of organisations and people were engaged in the fight against apartheid is timely, writes Richard Jurgens.
French president refuses to apologise for colonial Algerian past

French president refuses to apologise for colonial Algerian past

19 Dec 2012 20:08 - John Irish, Julien Ponthus,
Francois Hollande refused to 'repent' for France's colonial past in Algeria, saying instead that he wanted to boost trade with the oil-rich country.
In search of a new spirit of African unity

In search of a new spirit of African unity

24 May 2012 16:41 -
EC Ejiogu argues that it is high time we redefine pan-Africanism in a postcolonial context that accommodates diversity.
An African half-century

An African half-century

17 Jan 2011 10:20 - Ali Mazrui
Fifty years on, we have yet to discover the ­­extent of colonialism's legacy on the continent.

Western Sahara and the tide of history

27 Oct 2010 12:23 - Staff Reporter
In 1960 the United Nations adopted resolution 1514 which stated that all people have a right to self-determination.
A midlife crisis for Africa

A midlife crisis for Africa

30 Jul 2010 17:29 - Adekeye Adebajo
During the annus mirabilis of 1960 17 independent African states were born, creating great expectations for the rebirth of a continent.
Player plunder

Player plunder

15 Jun 2010 13:32 - Joseph Opio
European countries still find it easy to lure the best African soccer talent thanks to the modern-day bait of sheer economic might.
Resisting the muse of imperial 'science'

Resisting the muse of imperial 'science'

07 Jun 2010 12:31 -
Brent Meersman takes a haunting walk through a Brett Bailey installation of Europe's history with Africa.

Baartman off the shelf

15 Jan 2010 11:37 -
A ceramist selling sculptures of Saartjie Baartman has appalled historians and women, who say the pieces are neither ethical nor dignified.