Kim Wale

Kim Wale is a senior postdoctoral fellow at the Historical Trauma and Transformation Initiative at Stellenbosch University. She is author of South Africa’s Struggle to Remember: Contested Memories of Squatter Resistance in the Western Cape.

SA has a legacy of trauma

Article Alec Basson & Kim Wale - 20 Sep 2019

Transforming the symbols of apartheid violence is not the endpoint of addressing our heritage

Betrayal adds to apartheid trauma

Article Kim Wale - 22 Feb 2019

People sacrificed to achieve liberation but they continue to suffer from poverty and exclusion

Disgruntled South Africans are showing signs of powering up

Analysis Kim Wale - 8 May 2014

Trust in governance institutions and leaders is declining steadily and could signal the burgeoning of a more critical citizenship, writes Kim Wale.

Press Releases

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Capital Legacy talks life

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is revealing how few people actually sort their affairs to the benefit of their loved ones they leave behind when they pass on

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Accounting technician beats the odds to obtain a professional qualification

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

'Being an AT(SA) offers lifelong learning and professional development opportunities because you never get to stop learning'

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Associate general accountant reveals why she chose to work in the public sector – and stayed

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

Rakshika Danilala is part of the team tasked with auditing the R500-billion fiscal package allocated by government to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Accounting for sustainability: A South African case study

special reports - 4 Aug 2020

The accountancy profession has been recognised and seen its models replicated as successful models for projects that contribute towards the SDGs

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Debt management amid Covid-19 and beyond

special reports - 3 Aug 2020

This webinar on Debt Management, sponsored by Debt Rescue, had its experts share a practical approach to debt management amid this crisis and beyond

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NSTF-South32 Awards

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

All of the awards are made for outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa

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The benefits of being a GEMS member

special reports - 2 Aug 2020

The scheme offers comprehensive and affordable healthcare options to all public service employees and greater access to better healthcare

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The evolution of South Africa’s savings culture

special reports - 31 Jul 2020

A common misconception is that you need a lot of money to start saving, but this is simply not true – you can start with R50