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New enclaves recall medieval feudal states

We object to the Afrikaner homelands of Orania and Kleinfontein, but in reality ‘private’ cities and towns are being established all over South Africa – and in other parts of the…

Unlike most municipalities in the country, which are constitutionally mandated to serve every resident in their borders, irrespective of race, culture, or socio-economic status, Orania operates on a different premise: selective admission.

Orania’s segregated success versus the crushing weight of inequality on municipalities

Unlike Orania, municipalities have a far more complex mission of building inclusive communities where all residents have access to quality services and opportunities, regardless…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (File photo)

Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’

He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law

Orania in the Northern Cape markets itself as a cultural haven.

Apart from us: The living skeletons of apartheid in Orania and Kleinfontein

These towns are not anomalies, they are barometers of how far South Africa still needs to go in confronting the unfinished business of its past.

Dust is set in a contained space, allowing for a slow-burning exploration of moral dilemmas (Supplied)

Review: The land is not to be outdone in ‘Dust’

Pieter du Plessis’s post-apocalyptic film throws up some interesting questions, but it also needs to work a little harder

Students from the movement, ‘Open Stellenbosch’, ‘Luister’ and ‘Rhodes must Fall’ during a march at Stellenbosch University on September 1, 2015 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The students are protesting against the language policy and alleged racism at the university. (Gallo Images / Beeld / Leanne Stander)

We need more anger about racism in South Africa

Those who want a non-racial and equal society need to unite against both whites and blacks who collaborate to entrench a racist system

Flying the flag: Residents of Orania can

Orania pins its hopes on Ramaphosa

Afrikaner homeland ambitions may be renewed following the change in the political winds in both South Africa and Europe

Die Eden Projek’s leader — Jaqui Gradwell.

​Die Eden Projek: Black labour to build the white dream

After completion, Die Eden Projek will have two schools, an administration block and its own rugby field and team.

Flying the flag: Residents of Orania can

Orania held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity

The Afrikaner enclave held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity.

Black man, white man: you are both on your own

Veteran Black Consciousness activist Malose Rampou and Orania’s James Kemp unpack what they can learn from each other’s ideologies.

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You’re stirring your hornets into my words

Also of particular interest to me was a petite blonde young woman, who wore signature berets of different shades.

Orania in the Northern Cape markets itself as a cultural haven.

Orania still holds some surprises

An expedition into Orania invokes many images.

Steve Hofmeyr played to a sold-out crowd in Orania.

Steve Hofmeyr plays at Orania at last

Johnny Masilela entered Afrikanerdom’s last laager and discovered a human side to the rabble-rouser during the Orania leg of his Toeka tour.

The monument to the Irish

Brixton to Orania: The great trek of the Irish Volunteer Monument

Contentiously moved, the Afrikaner symbol now stands alongside apartheid figureheads.

Unlike most municipalities in the country, which are constitutionally mandated to serve every resident in their borders, irrespective of race, culture, or socio-economic status, Orania operates on a different premise: selective admission.

Orania: Afrikaner dream gives capitalism a human face

The Orania volkstaat is booming but equal opportunity favours the entrepreneurs and those who have made it on the outside.

Steve Hofmeyr.

Steve Hofmeyr, ‘Die Stem’ and living in the past

Will some in the Afrikaans community ever make peace with the fact that a new, better country awaits their participation?

Rugby Rebels with an ‘Afrikaners only’ cause

The Orania Rebels, a rugby team from the unofficial Afrikaner state in the Northern Cape, is not a whites only team but an Afrikaners only team.

Orania and Mnyameni have signed a resolve to recognise their differences and commonalities for the purposes of working towards the improvement of both groups.

Orania and Mnyameni sign agreement to increase self-reliance

The Afrikaner separatist town of Orania and the Xhosa community of Mnyameni have signed an agreement to help both achieve greater self-reliance.

Despite boycott, few cast vote in Orania

Despite media reports that the Afrikaner community of Orania in the North West would be boycotting the municipal elections, 65 residents voted.

Orania founder Carel Boshoff dies

Orania founder Professor Carel Boshoff died at his home on Wednesday.