In 2021, there were 16 different understandings of the concept. At the top of the list is the understanding of reconciliation as forgiveness. This is understandable but problematic.
The government turns a blind eye to the scapegoating of foreigners because they provide a useful foil to its own failings
The essence of reconciliation and justice are accountability and restoring relationships. Cancel culture emphasises accountability without the possibility of restoration
This year’s budget will be a balancing act, but the treasury needs to prioritise restoring South Africans economic agency
The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to change this
A recent survey shows that white South Africans are still in denial about the legacies of our history