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‘My resignation stands’: Fort Hare VC fires back as council attempts to block his exit

University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned with immediate effect, sparking a fresh public clash after rebuking Council chair Dr Siyanda…

What makes us South African?

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…

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

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…

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.…

Guiding light: Thandi Orleyn says that without mentorship, a lot of people become frustrated and give up. Photo: Supplied

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…

Julius Malema. Credit: Julius Malema/ X

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…