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Critical: British author Zadie Smith is guilty of ignorance, cynicism and racism in her essay titled Shibboleth, which appeared in The New Yorker this month, the writer says. Photo: David Levenson/Getty Images
STEVE SALAITA

Author’s views on student activism are sloppy and ignorant

In its apparent nothingness, Zadie Smith’s essay on student activism tells us about how genocide can be rationalised, writes Steve Salaita

  • Steve Salaita
8 min read
An estimated 150 South Africans are fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in the current Gaza conflict.
PHUZEKHEMISI

Zadie Smith, Phuzekhemisi and ‘Dear White People’ — on our Lists this week

The Lists are compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and arts writer Kwanele Sosibo

  • Arts Desk
2 min read
Zadie Smith has made the list again.
LITERATURE

Swing Time, Simon Stålenhag and Scandal are on our Lists this week

Compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and Friday contributor Sihle Mthembu

  • Arts Desk
2 min read
ZADIE SMITH

Granta’s young writers burn bright, but how briefly?

Lists are neat and useful in the way they fulfill that human need for clarity and order.In our busy existences the inventory has become supreme.

  • Percy Zvomuya
6 min read