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We cannot reform ourselves out of the times we are in

Opinion Mukoma Wa Ngugi - 1 Jun 2020

To end racism, we will have to change the structures from which it draws its mandate, and get rid of liberal and right-wing politicians who give it oxygen while we are being asphyxiated

Racism in the Cape Town yoga community: One instructor’s story

Article Kopano Maroga - 28 Aug 2018

'The unrepentant violence of white ignorance has consequences for people of colour that are continually overlooked,' writes Kopano Maroga

Eight years of Obama through Coates

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Nov 2017

The voice of America’s racial conscience has some words regarding Barack Obama’s tenure

Black, white and Baldwin: I Am Not Your Negro review

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 11 May 2017

Put together from notes, video clips and interviews, the new film narrates America and its dynamics

The Lists: James Baldwin and SA jazz icons Abdullah Ibrahim and Moses Molelekwa

Article Arts Desk - 24 Feb 2017

The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and contributor Mandisa Mbelu

How to vanquish literary giants

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2007

Take one historic event, add a famous political activist and make it on to the Booker Prize shortlist. Mohsin Hamid speaks to Decca Aitkenhead about his second novel.

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Hlophe says ‘assassination plot’ is a bid to sully his name

Lester Kiewit - 19 Sep 2020

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