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HERITAGE

I have earned my 45 years: Heritage, age and the politics of recognition

Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…

  • Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu
7 min read
Economic power: This Heritage Month, the question is not whether South Africa values Indigenous knowledge . . . it is whether we will build the legal, institutional and economic architecture that allows it to seed new industries. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE

The refreshment station never closed

From colonial refreshment station to modern value chains, South Africa faces a vital test: ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems foster true ownership, enterprise, and…

  • Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu
  • Malusi Mpumlwana
7 min read
RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural communities are seen but never heard

This thought-provoking article explores the often-unseen complexities of rural communities in South Africa, drawing parallels from film portrayals to institutional engagements.…

  • Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu
6 min read
Guiding light: Thandi Orleyn says that without mentorship, a lot of people become frustrated and give up. Photo: Supplied
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Women first but there is hope for everybody

Thandi Orleyn, president of the IWFSA, highlights how young South African women in 2026 are better positioned for career success than their predecessors, thanks to robust support…

  • Don Makatile
8 min read
Julius Malema. Credit: Julius Malema/ X
SOUTH AFRICAN LAW

Holding public servants accountable is not defamation

A recent high court judgment in South Africa has affirmed that holding public servants accountable in the public domain does not amount to defamation. This ruling, stemming from…

  • Rupert Candy Attorneys Incorporated
4 min read