It is the aspect of redistribution, reconfiguration and reallocation of work, budget and spend on suppliers and service providers in the industry that has evidenced serious inertia
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products
For the few black people who ‘make it’ to justice, there are many more who struggle to access their basic human rights
Growing up, no black woman worth her salt would take kindly to being referred to as a “Madam”. The term Madam was reserved for white women who had a black domestic worker. Being called a Madam was linked to unsavoury connotations such as laziness (unwillingness to perform supposedly women-like duties), incompetence (inability to perform everyday […]
Having Black teachers in the classrooms of what are commonly still considered ‘white schools’ would not only be beneficial to Black learners, but to learners of all races
The Proteas players say they will come to Boucher’s support in his fight against racism allegations, but first they must focus on the Test series against the Kiwis
‘We will engage in a rugged struggle to ensure that all those who are implicated in the State Capture report are brought to book’
Professor Rafael Winkler unravels several philosophies of the age that lie behind an anti-slavery 19th century lithograph
bell hooks’s refusal to ‘get in formation’ foregrounded healing as the foundation to a communal liberatory agenda
The M&G has a responsibility to deplatform dehumanising views, to advocate for free speech but not allow hate speech
The party’s founders focused it’s mission on the problem of the day – land – which remains a central issue. Yet, since 1994, the ANC has been hesitant and timid in resolving the land question.
There is a conspicuous lack of teaching resources to address the historical construction of race in the South African context.
Rage against the machine: If we are not careful, artificial intelligence will replicate the racism inherent in today’s world. Timnit Gebru will not let that happen.
Omicron has shown up the racism of the West and highlighted inequalities and failures in our own countries. We need to tackle these to get more people vaccinated
Stigmatising the marginalised is driven by vested interests, both in the case of African foreign nationals subject to xenophobia and South Africans facing economic doom
Prior to Tuesday’s hearing, the fallout for Yorkshire — one of England’s most successful and historic clubs — had been swift and devastating.
Better service delivery and morality are among the things needed to save the ANC from sinking further
The death of apartheid’s last leader means some questions now remain forever unanswered
An examination of the language the party uses shows that it is echoing right-wing voices the world over in its insistence that those who point out its racism are, in fact, the real racists
Ziyanda Stuurman’s new book critiques the South African police and their role in society
During his watch the judiciary proved itself the proud guardian of the constitution, Zondo said, as Mogoeng slipped into retirement after a tumultuous decade
In the round-up: The ‘architect’ of the Rwandan 1994 genocide dies; the Nigerian government kills its citizens and the Twitter ban is lifted
Witnessing 9/11 in New York, the fear and the unity, no one could agree if we were entering a new world, or a depressingly familiar one
A special annual week showcases the talents of black people who love – and work with – plants
Protecting our loved ones from harm and destruction is brave and noble but the insistence on framing the brutality in Phoenix in terms of the protection narrative is disingenuous
The fight against racial classification during apartheid is not the same as race-based redress required now
Good election outcomes for the party will mean Julius Malema’s dangerous racism will again receive airtime
His demeaning behaviour at Wits was publicly exposed – yet forgiven – in London
It’s not enough to be colour blind, we must look at reality and act to stop racism
Flora Veit-Wild’s memoir provides a disquieting look into the author’s relationship with Zimbabwean writer Dambudzo Marechera
Tony Leon’s comments calling Mmusi Maimane an ‘experiment’ have lifted the lid on what disgruntled black leaders describe as insidious racism and a refusal to hold racists to account
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