Taking its cues from the dimming of the hope suggested by rainbowism, ‘A New Country’ attempts to articulate the depths of betrayal South Africans feel
The renowned South African photographer understood how to look for the tucked-away spaces that were the sources of both light and dark
International crimes must be prosecuted and domestic jurisdictions are well placed to do this. Domestic prosecutions based on universal jurisdiction are on the rise
These 18 stories from members of MK’s Ashley Kriel detachment teach the meaning of sacrifice
Physical and psychological violence will continue unless we self-reflect on our apartheid scars
Corporations and banks that aided the apartheid regime have not been brought to book, so they continue to act with impunity
He’s apologised now, but my week was ruined when I had to delve into his past
Pressure is mounting on the NPA to charge the former president and others involved in political killings
during apartheid
Nelson Mandela’s release from prison was also South Africa’s first ‘media event’. And, despite the NP’s, and the SABC’s, attempt to control the narrative, the force of Madiba’s personality meant that he emerged as a celebrity
I have been slow but steady in rebuilding South Africa, but it’s time for tough, decisive action
The democractic government has not helped with the investigation into the UN leader’s death
The former minister told the inquest into the trade unionist Neil Aggett’s death that security branch interrogator Stephan Whitehead was voyeuristic
The trade unionist was interrogated by the police and, 70 days later, was found dead in his cell
Allegations of torture highlights the importance of the new national preventive mechanism and the need for independent custody monitoring
The trade unionist’s partner at the time he was detained at John Vorster Square says she now believes his death was not a suicide
Counsel for late trade unionist Neil Aggett’s family decries the slow pace of instituting an inquest into his death
The trade unionist was found hanged in his cell at the John Vorster Square police station in 1982
Doors have opened for the Timol, Simelane and Aggett families but doubts still linger about the NPA’s behaviour and culpability
The Minister of Justice announced that an investigation will reopen over the death of Aggett’s death
Former truth and reconciliation commissioners are entering a court battle to see a former policeman prosecuted
Despite the demise of a dictator and a reparations process, no one will speak out
The Cope leader’s claim that the president informed on him during apartheid has
been described as ‘politically bankrupt’
The NPA has denied that it played any role in delaying the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, but concedes politicians interfered in its decisions
A truth and reconciliation commission has begun to investigate alleged rights abuses during the 22-year-long rule of Yahya Jammeh
The ANC’s well-meaning attempts at redress have failed, which means the issue has yet to be properly addressed
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged to release grants for apartheid victims, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
To find peace, the mother and sister of Nokuthula Simelane are asking for her to be presumed dead
This is not comfortable reading, says Sisonke Msimang
Its credibility is at stake and an open, all-encompassing approach needs to be taken
It is an unpopular view, but Fanie du Toit’s evidence and argument shows us a way forward
The National Prosecuting Authority will reopen the inquest into the death of Dr Hoosen Haffejee, who died in police custody in 1977
The stage play Coast,takes you back to Wouter Basson’s court testimony regarding Project Coast that executed the murders of Swapo operatives