Apartheid
The Khulumani Support Group (KSG) has criticized the government for delaying the distribution of reparations to families of struggle icons, including Inkosi Albert Luthuli, killed by apartheid operatives. The group argues that the R2 billion set aside for reparations has been idle for years in the President's Fund,
Apartheid
The 15th Annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture, hosted by the University of South Africa (Unisa) in collaboration with the National Press Club and the Qoboza family, served as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of a titan in journalism and social activism. The event, held on October 19, commemorated
Apartheid
The four-day Gaza Tribunal's final session in Istanbul brought together jurists, academics, survivors, and civil society figures to examine Israel's crimes against Palestinians. The event highlighted the long-standing system of dispossession and discrimination, which the speakers termed as apartheid and ethnic cleansing. Palestinian-Egyptian poet and commentator
Apartheid
Ashley Kriel's life, cut short by assassination in 1987, embodied the "conscientisation of the oppressed into agents of their own liberation," reflecting Paulo Freire's belief in education's power to awaken critical consciousness. As a leader in the anti-apartheid movement, Kriel's
Apartheid
In the wake of this Women's Month, the story of Dulcie Evonne September serves as a poignant reminder of the unwavering strength and courage of women who fought against apartheid in South Africa. Born on August 20, 1935, September's life was cut short on March 29,
Activists
Between 1960 and 1989, over 130 individuals were executed in South Africa for politically motivated crimes. In Death in Pretoria, Peter Auf der Heyde brings to light the untold stories of these individuals, offering a vital contribution to South African history. Through interviews with fellow activists, families, legal professionals, and
African National Congress
The legacy of colonialism, apartheid, and minority rule has left an indelible mark on South Africa's history. From the initial arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 to the country's transition to democracy in the 1990s, the struggle for equality and justice has been a long
African National Congress
South Africans have begun voting in their country's first general election, which marks the end of three centuries of white domination and decades of struggle against apartheid. The election, which is being held over three days, has been attended by widespread enthusiasm and anticipation, with many voters waiting
