Activism

Who’s afraid of Greta Thunberg?

Article Svenja Blanke - 20 Dec 2019

Some say the teenager is being manipulated, others say her solutions are unrealistic and undemocratic. But her words have mobilised people

A life of poetic activism

Article Zaza Hlalethwa & Kwanele Sosibo - 14 Nov 2019

Sandile Dikeni was a writer who continuously confronted what it means to be South African

Students: Fighting for rights since 1968

Article Anne Heffernan - 3 May 2019

Long before #FeesMustFall and #RhodesMustFall, Turfloop gave birth to a history-altering movement

Underground railroad carries women and children

Analysis Staff Reporter - 6 Mar 2019

A network of strangers supports those trying to escape gender-based violence

Rights violated ahead of poll in Mozambique

Article David Matsinhe - 22 Feb 2019

The lead-up to the election has been characterised by disturbing developments in Cabo Delgado province in the north

Slice of life: I was inspired to be an activist

Article Raeesa Pather - 8 Feb 2019

'Here in Joza we are treated as children of a lesser god. I won’t leave because if I leave who is going to take care of the youth?'

Through upheaval and instability, we always had Oliver Mtukudzi

Africa Mako Muzenda - 24 Jan 2019

The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on

Activist poets on the frontline

Africa Njeri Kimani - 18 Jan 2019

Meet the Kenyan wordsmiths who use their voices to advocate for change

The restriction of basic freedoms has become the global norm

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2018

Civil liberties are eroding in six out of 10 countries, according to a new report

A quiet partner in revolution

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 24 Aug 2018

She was reticent but Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe’s story of her place in the liberation struggle is emerging

World Wildlife Fund uses fake Singapore ivory store in awareness campaign

Article Agency - 8 Aug 2018

The outlet called Ivory Lane purportedly offered items including earrings and necklaces for sale and had a well-produced website

Environmental activism is not a whites-only issue

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Jun 2018

Climate change is part of the daily scourge of oppression that poor black South Africans face

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

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Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

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