South African Reconciliation Barometer
latest news & developments
What is reconciliation in the South African context?
In 2021, there were 16 different understandings of the concept. At the top of the list is the understanding of reconciliation as forgiveness. This is understandable but…
Work against anti-foreigner sentiment
The government turns a blind eye to the scapegoating of foreigners because they provide a useful foil to its own failings
Cancel culture is the antitheses of reconciliation
The essence of reconciliation and justice are accountability and restoring relationships. Cancel culture emphasises accountability without the possibility of restoration
Can harsh fiscal trade-offs still improve agency and social cohesion for South Africans?
This year’s budget will be a balancing act, but the treasury needs to prioritise restoring South Africans economic agency
We’ll believe in the ballot box again. Maybe
The number of adults who didn’t vote in the 2019 elections reflects citizens’ disenchantment with their representatives. Perhaps Covid-19 presents government with the chance to…
White people: Accept the past still matters
A recent survey shows that white South Africans are still in denial about the legacies of our history