Colonial
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A ‘self-hating’ black person speaks truth to power
Let us focus on internal struggles because black identity is harmed by those who stifle criticism and accountability
A history of Africa’s post-Pleistocene productivity: A benefit, or a curse?
Africa’s rich history, beginning with adaptable hunter-gatherers, highlights its resilience, productivity and the importance of reclaiming its heritage
eSwatini’s 20 years of constitutionalism characterised by a crackdown on freedom of expression
The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.
Refuse Trump’s return to open racism
As the US president rapidly escalates pressure on South Africa in the name of white citizens, we must stand up for reason and principle
Decolonise Valentine’s Day
Buy locally grown flowers, in particular indigenous species
Food, power and identity: A colonial and culinary heritage
Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods