In a world defined by gendered violence, what can we do differently?
We cannot divorce President Cyril Ramaphosa from the ANC. Now it’s up to citizens to organise for change and mobilise against corruption
Activists in the Kingdom of eSwatini are routinely arrested on vague and flimsy charges
The slain dancer and choreographer was so much more than an internationally celebrated artist. They were also a proud queer rights activist and a beloved child and friend
The idea of displaying solidarity by posting a black square on Instagram hijacked the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with a performative display of allyship
Controlling Covid-19 may worsen Africa’s HIV epidemic by stopping state and civil society health services built up over 35 years
Sumy Sadurni describes the photo she captured of Stella Nyanzi being arrested by police in Kampala
Some say the teenager is being manipulated, others say her solutions are unrealistic and undemocratic. But her words have mobilised people
Sandile Dikeni was a writer who continuously confronted what it means to be South African
Long before #FeesMustFall and #RhodesMustFall,
Turfloop gave birth to a history-altering movement
A network of strangers supports those trying to escape gender-based violence
The lead-up to the election has been characterised by disturbing developments in Cabo Delgado province in the north
‘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?’
The legendary musician was one person that Zimbabwe could rely on
Meet the Kenyan wordsmiths who use their voices to advocate for change
Civil liberties are eroding in six out of 10 countries, according to a new report
She was reticent but Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe’s story of her place in the liberation struggle is emerging
The outlet called Ivory Lane purportedly offered items including earrings and necklaces for sale and had a well-produced website
Climate change is part of the daily scourge of oppression that poor black South Africans face
Erica Garner, a prominent activist against police brutality has died after suffering a heart attack
Remembering Peter McKenzie, whose work spanned the breadth of his considerable creative imagination and highly political sense of social justice.
Once again, the voters have chosen leaders tainted by scandal, though there is a small reason for hope
Once again, the voters have chosen leaders tainted by scandal, though there is a small reason for hope
"The gesture of having your hands up is a gesture that, in fact, means nothing and signifies nothing. If anything, it is another invitation to death"
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The Naidoo-Pillay name is rich in history, from passive resistance to fighting apartheid.
Jay Naidoo aims to change the course of history by helping today’s leaders learn from his mistakes
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Female activists face persecution largely because their existence is an affront to the patriarchal nature of societies.
Unlike canonised Madiba, the Africanist leader was feared in life and all but forgotten in death.
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‘I did not see a future, as viewed from a Global North perspective, that exists outside the capitalist paradigm’s devouring of human lives.’
Despite the rejection, violence and erasure of young women activists’ contributions to SA’s political landscape, they are making themselves heard.
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An appeal court ruling shows how comparative law can go against the tenets of our democracy.
New principles are needed for activism. Jay Naidoo and others write an open letter to fellow activists across the globe.
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