This edited extract from Power and Faith by Ponthso Pilane explores the issues of religion, pregnancy and abortion
Liberation theology helped shape the political discourse in our country, not only during apartheid but also in South Africa’s transition
to democracy, writes Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile
People often rely on antidepressant medicine alone, when the power of collective song and dance is a neglected channel for increased endorphins, dopamine and lowered cortisol
The country is hyper religious but has prided itself on not talking politics at the church table
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/ 20 December 2008
Proof that God exists, perhaps? He has a postbox and an address.
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/ 11 January 2008
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