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Let’s slay some myths about identity politics
Just because you choose to reject an identity you are born with, does not mean it is not there
Unravelling Darwin’s ‘hunch’
This beautifully written, well researched story of the origins of man forces us to today confront the social construct of ‘race’
Who can be racist: Understanding charges of racism within the philosophical community
On the question of who can or cannot be racist, from a philosophical point of view, there seems to be no substantive debate
‘The Endless River’ shatters awkward silence on race, rape and violence in SA
This new feature film zooms in on race and class divides that continue to haunt the so-called Rainbow Nation.
From candid to can-do? The joke’s on us
Ever on guard about being seen as racist, you can’t count on white folks to roll with the punchline.
Race is dividing SA – Motlanthe, de Klerk, Rupert
Former presidents FW de Klerk and Kgalema Motlanthe, and business tycoon, Johann Rupert, spoke of race and social inequality at a conference.
Don’t leave forgiveness out of SA’s race debate
We can have more honest conversations about race but we cannot reject forgiveness and its aim of reconciliation, writes Verashni Pillay.
Khaya Dlanga: Affirmative action is here, deal with it
Although affirmative action is at times abused and unfairly used, it is still far from unnecessary. We just need to learn how to make it work.
From a Place of Blackness: Throwing the book at empty interracial dialogue
A book relating three years of exchanges between Andile Mngxitama and Aryan Kaganof speaks of the failure of good race relations in a racist society.
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ConCourt settles the law on the public protector and interim interdicts
The Constitutional Court said it welcomed robust debate but criticised the populist rhetoric in the battle between Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Minister Pravin Gordhan
Gauteng nurses say they did not take an oath to die
With more resources than other provinces, health workers in Gauteng still say they do not have enough protective equipment to ensure safety when working with Covid-19 patients
Covid infections among health workers increasing in Eastern Cape
Health worker infections have risen to 170 at state and private hospitals and two healthcare staff succumb to the disease in a space of seven days
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Obituary: Mohammed Tikly
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