Freedom
latest news & developmentsThe shirt that unbuttoned freedom
At the opening of Presidential Shirt's new flagship store, actor John Kani and former Constitutional Court judge Albie Sachs reflect on how Nelson Mandela's iconic Madiba shirt…
A moment of diplomacy and global connection
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
Reading resistance: Books that archive courage, dissent and institutional memory
South Africa’s fragile freedoms are recorded in classrooms, songs and satire. These books archive courage, dissent and institutional memory
Struggles for freedom still relevant today
Shifting geopolitics is highlighting new and old arenas of conflict and violations of international law
A future without broad-based BEE and affirmative action is not possible
‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’
Inkululeko a promise deferred
South Africa’s liberation struggle may have brought democracy, but it did not bring freedom
Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable
It is against human nature to be enslaved, oppressed or occupied by another nation
South Africa’s lack of an integrated transport system hinders freedom and equality
It’s expensive, time-consuming, limits people’s ability to work, get to school and hospital, and in some rural areas does not exist at all
The meaning of freedom and life in the age of false idols
We are all political animals by nature, so let us protect our freedom from the tyranny of false idols
Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback
The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an…
To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom
Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter
The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy
WATCH | Town Hall Election Debate – charting the future in 2024’s landmark elections
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa.
M&G, University of Limpopo town hall will unpack elections
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa
It’s About Time! Quartet put the boom into SA musical culture
There was kwaito,and then there was Boom Shaka. We went in search of what it is about the group that made us fall so hard for them 30 years ago