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Civil disobedience

From racial apartheid to climate apartheid – activist Kumi Naidoo in discussion with Mark Gevisser

South Africa

From racial apartheid to climate apartheid – activist Kumi Naidoo in discussion with Mark Gevisser

By Mark Gevisser

Mandela Day – if Madiba were alive today… he would have called for urgent and radical action on the climate crisis

South Africa

Mandela Day – if Madiba were alive today… he would have called for urgent and radical action on the climate crisis

By Mark Heywood

State of civil society: Fightbacks led by the young offer hope for democracy in Africa, says report

Africa

State of civil society: Fightbacks led by the young offer hope for democracy in Africa, says report

By Andrew Firm

In photos: The Elias Motsoaledi protests - Soweto

South Africa

In photos: The Elias Motsoaledi protests - Soweto

By Greg Nicolson

Westonaria mayhem: When the children hit the streets

South Africa

Westonaria mayhem: When the children hit the streets

By G Nicolson & T Lekgowa

Dying for water in Brits: Protestors' blood flows again

South Africa

Dying for water in Brits: Protestors' blood flows again

By Rebecca Davis & Thapelo Lekgowa

A fine line: When the SAPS views protests as criminal

South Africa

A fine line: When the SAPS views protests as criminal

By Khadija Patel

'Marikana' UnFreedom Day land occupation ends in violent Workers’ Day eviction

South Africa

'Marikana' UnFreedom Day land occupation ends in violent Workers’ Day eviction

By Jared Sacks

‘Keep it in the ground’: Civil disobedience and the struggle for climate justice in Germany

South Africa

‘Keep it in the ground’: Civil disobedience and the struggle for climate justice in Germany

By Tobias Kalt

After the tax revolt, who will pick up the pieces?

South Africa

After the tax revolt, who will pick up the pieces?

By Coenie Vermaak

Why is there so much conflict between Abahlali and the state?

South Africa

Why is there so much conflict between Abahlali and the state?

By Christopher Clark for GroundUp

South Africa

No justice for assassinated Abahlali activists

By GroundUp