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Tribalism

Time to retire the tribe
Columns
/ 18 June 2024

Time to retire the tribe

We need to find new and better ways to talk about our society

By Richard Pithouse
Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited
Friday
/ 26 December 2022

Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited

House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world

By Oupa Nkosi
‘Giyani’ translates to viewers
Article
/ 12 April 2019

‘Giyani’ translates to viewers

After what feels like forever, Xitsonga speakers get to see themselves represented on the small screen

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Universities in the neoliberal age
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Universities in the neoliberal age

The colonisation of higher education by neoliberalism is a sinister assault on academic freedom

By Rafael Winkler
Bill reinforces apartheid tribal system
Analysis
/ 31 January 2017

Bill reinforces apartheid tribal system

The proposed traditional leadership law is unconstitutional and must be opposed.

By Mazibuko K Jara
If the recent poll is anything to go by, future elections will be vicious and violent
Analysis
/ 12 August 2016

If the recent poll is anything to go by, future elections will be vicious and violent

The relegation of politically motivated killings and property destruction to the footnotes underscores our dangerous winner-takes-all approach.

By Staff Reporter
Mbeki slates govt’s ‘homeboy’ tribalism
Article
/ 14 January 2014

Mbeki slates govt’s ‘homeboy’ tribalism

The former president says the current government is rife with tribalism, which perpetuates corruption and is used to manipulate some.

By Sapa
Khaya Dlanga: Diverse people unite!
Article
/ 5 December 2013

Khaya Dlanga: Diverse people unite!

Black people have been oppressed for so long that they continue to use the language of the former oppressor, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia

A minister’s inflammatory comment about his Ovambo colleagues sparks minorities’ sympathy.

By John Grobler
No image available
Article
/ 23 September 2009

So, what tribe are you?

There’s a "blacker than thou" attitude that often permeates ethnic identity in post-apartheid South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 September 2009

I am not Zulu

It is important to remember that one of the cornerstones of apartheid was the segregation of tribes, as well as races.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 21 October 2008

Spare us the red herrings

The season of red herrings, kite-flying and cat-and-mouse games is back with us in the political landscape.

By Rapule Tabane

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