Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela is the Research Chair in Studies in Historical Trauma and Transformation at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She graduated from Fort Hare University with a bachelor's degree and an Honours degree in psychology.

A new vision of the postcolonial

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 26 Apr 2019

In a speech to graduates at Rhodes University, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela said that reviewing accepted wisdoms can help to repair the past

Let us create truly caring institutions

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 24 Aug 2018

The inquiry into Bongani Mayosi’s death must ‘water the tree of transformation’ at UCT

Mandela left us the fabric for a new SA

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 15 Jun 2018

He acted within a specific context and entrusted all South Africans to build the society we want

Answer our dreams, Mr President

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 23 Feb 2018

Cyril Ramaphosa has ushered in a new dawn but poverty and inequality trip up our hopes

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Moral leadership needs more than easy fictions

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 12 Feb 2015

Dishonest views of a work on De Kock shortchange South Africa's battle for dignity.

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The bar is too high for SA’s inept leaders

Analysis Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 22 Nov 2013

SA leaders are making their presence felt, but they are not Thomas Sankara, who actually made a difference, writes Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.

Zuma has corrupted the soul of SA

Analysis Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 24 May 2013

The "moral decay" President Jacob Zuma complains about is plainly visible in the ANC's echelons of power.

ANC’s ‘treason’ cry a repressive apartheid tactic

Analysis Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 8 Feb 2013

For democracy to succeed, we need more, not less, dialogue, particularly among the youth, says Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela.

Not all is well with Zuma’s soul

Analysis Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 19 Oct 2012

The ANC Women's League asks us to pray for Jacob Zuma's return to power. But we should rather pray for a return to moral leadership

Rwanda draws strength from its pain

Article Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 29 Apr 2011

It is the end of the week of commemorative events throughout Rwanda to mark the 17th anniversary of the genocide of the Tutsi people.

Towards an anatomy of violence

Analysis Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela - 15 Jan 2010

Eugene de Kock's actions should not be reduced to 'evil', argues author and lecturer Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, who once interviewed the man.

Press Releases

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Specia Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs

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Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

The new, drive-through sculpture exhibition brings to four the number of exhibitions of iconic African and South African art