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Frank B. Wilderson III standing in front of Vista University campus in Soweto, where he was a lecturer. This image is taken from an article written by Wilderson and published by Tribute magazine in 1994. The article exposed links between Vista University and the Broederbond. (Supplied)
ACHILLE MBEMBE

Part I: ‘Afropessimism’ and the rituals of anti-black violence

Frank B Wilderson discusses ‘Afropessimism’, his memoir that analyses structural violence

  • Zamansele Nsele
15 min read
This week Zukiswa Wanner is reading ‘A General Theory of Oblivion’. See what other recommendations the Arts Desk has for you. (Harvill Secker)
A GENERAL THEORY OF OBLIVION

Books, and words about books

The arts desk has put together a list of what friends, contributors, interviewees and staff are reading.

  • Arts Desk
5 min read