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The Freedom Charter turns a rocky 71
As the Freedom Charter marks 71 years since its adoption, this article reflects on its profound vision for a society founded on equality, citizenship, and shared prosperity, and…
Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom
Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and…
The ANC’s heritage under siege
Others go as far as attempting to steal the very names and symbols that belong to the ANC and its fallen heroes
South Africa, look to the Freedom Charter
Adopted in 1955, the Charter’s vision remains as relevant to the country today as it was 70 years ago
Economic apartheid: South Africa’s transition a warning for a two-state agreement for Palestine
South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain
Struggle for the Freedom Charter goes on
Signed 70 years ago, today’s Constitution was built on it, but not everything has been realised
We need to rebuild the idea of the public
South Africa is in crisis and the intra-elite battles about how to move forward do not offer any viable path towards a just way resolution
Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
Sobukwe and the Red Berets
This is an edited extract from the book Darkest Before Dawn: Writings, Testimonies and Correspondence from the Life of Robert Sobukwe
Building a people-powered plan for South Africa through national dialogue
A national dialogue offers the opportunity to unite South Africans around a common vision, thereby giving rise to a people of national unity
A new GNU: South Africa’s first democratic election and the evolution of power sharing in the ANC
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
Co-operating as distinct organisations within the built environment to support a shared strategy for sustainable development
It is vital for stakeholders to be involved in the discussion on the government’s medium-term priorities
Mandela’s persisting potency
Madiba’s dream of national unity refuses to die decades after he was our first democratic leader
The Lost Prince of the ANC and ‘the people’s war’
This extract from The Lost Prince of the ANC: The Life and Times of Jabulani Nobleman ‘Mzala’ Nxumalo 1955 – 1991 by Mandla J Radebe is based on the publication in July 1987 of…
A people-driven state is required for national renewal
The ANC must revisit the Freedom Charter and loosen its grip on centralised control that puts the party first