Liberation Movements
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Joe Latakgomo: Founding editor of Sowetan – critical role in black journalism
It was at The World that he found himself standing alongside one of South Africa’s most towering figures in the press, Percy Qoboza. To serve as deputy to a legend requires a…
Why Kwame Nkrumah still matters
Decades on, Kwame Nkrumah’s speeches read like a roadmap for Africa’s present challenges, from trade and unity to economic independence
Exile in Cairo: Between the Nile and the struggle
Morley Nkosi recalls exile in Cairo, where cramped rooms, African solidarity and global politics shaped the uncertain journey to freedom
Africa mourns visionary leader Tito Mboweni, champion of integrity and governance reform
Throughout his career, Tito highlighted the importance of involving young people in governance structures alongside experienced leaders
South Africa and Namibia: Why liberation movements fail when they come to power
The ruling elites have demonstrated that they are less interested in democracy than they are in pursuing self interests and the retention of power
Mike Mabuyakhulu warns ANC to adapt to new political era or die
The liberation party has fallen victim to its own success, said the former provincial deputy chairperson