Tribalism
latest news & developmentsTime to retire the tribe
We need to find new and better ways to talk about our society
Brash photographer Ernest Cole revisited
House of Bondage: The book that shocked the world
‘Giyani’ translates to viewers
After what feels like forever, Xitsonga speakers get to see themselves represented on the small screen
Universities in the neoliberal age
The colonisation of higher education by neoliberalism is a sinister assault on academic freedom
Bill reinforces apartheid tribal system
The proposed traditional leadership law is unconstitutional and must be opposed.
If the recent poll is anything to go by, future elections will be vicious and violent
The relegation of politically motivated killings and property destruction to the footnotes underscores our dangerous winner-takes-all approach.
Mbeki slates govt’s ‘homeboy’ tribalism
The former president says the current government is rife with tribalism, which perpetuates corruption and is used to manipulate some.
Khaya Dlanga: Diverse people unite!
Black people have been oppressed for so long that they continue to use the language of the former oppressor, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Insult reflects tribal division in Namibia
A minister’s inflammatory comment about his Ovambo colleagues sparks minorities’ sympathy.
So, what tribe are you?
There’s a "blacker than thou" attitude that often permeates ethnic identity in post-apartheid South Africa.
I am not Zulu
It is important to remember that one of the cornerstones of apartheid was the segregation of tribes, as well as races.
Spare us the red herrings
The season of red herrings, kite-flying and cat-and-mouse games is back with us in the political landscape.