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Lindy Heinecken

Lindy Heinecken is the Chair of the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (Photo by Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
APARTHEID

Stellenbosch faculty abhors incident of student urinating on a peer’s belongings

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Stellenbosch University says the past cannot be undone but it will work to resist its legacy

  • Anthony Leysens
  • Lindy Heinecken
  • Vasti Roodt
3 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address. (David Harrison/M&G)
GENDER

Women still considered a threat to military effectiveness and warrior spirit

But there is evidence that women’s voices can no longer be ignored in the armed forces – meaning that gender is now firmly on the agenda as never before

  • Lindy Heinecken
6 min read
Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) inspect Jabulani Mall after last week?s looting and violent protests on July 21, 2021 in Soweto, South Africa. The violent protests spread from KwaZulu-Natal after the incarceration of the former President Jacob Zuma. (Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ZUMAUNREST

Military not a magic bullet: South Africa needs to do more for long term peace

More than ever before, decisive leadership is needed from politicians, military leadership and civil society to march the South African National Defence Force in the right…

  • Lindy Heinecken
5 min read