Born Free: #kilometersforher: Running 100KMs for GBV survivors with Yanga Ngcayisa – Podcast episode 17

Around the world, more than 300 million people require humanitarian assistance and protection

Southern African countries’ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship

It should serve as a catalyst for meaningful change, galvanising stakeholders across sectors to address such problems

It carries lessons for the ANC in what happens when liberation movements fail to renew themselves, when leaders refuse to step aside and corruption goes unchecked

Grassroots movements survive because they are driven by commitment, flexible, adaptable and hard to dismantle

The podcasters’ ‘coloured people are dangerous’ comments are the echoes of enduring colonial stereotypes which need to be silenced

Employment isn’t possible without movement, education requires reliable, safe transport and autonomy, dignity and safety are non-negotiables

Studies show a lack of gender-sensitive policies, a ‘band of brothers’ mentality and workplace bullying

Driven by corruption and patronage, the killing of municipal officials and local councillors is rising, eroding democracy and accountability

We desire existential certainty in this world of complexity and amid our sense of powerlessness, but turning to the new oracles isn’t a solution

On his first diplomatic visit to India, Nelson Mandela was treated as a kindred spirit and likened to Gandhi, a gesture he gently rejected.

Graduates in disciplines such as sociology, development, philosophy, gender and politics have the analytical tools to unpack social nuances, historical context and ethical boundaries