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Desmond Tutu

Rashid Lombard — legendary photographer and jazz pioneer who forged greatness in the struggle

South Africa

Rashid Lombard — legendary photographer and jazz pioneer who forged greatness in the struggle

By Dennis Cruywagen

Peter Moll – conscientious objector whose courageous stand helped change SA apartheid law

South Africa

Peter Moll – conscientious objector whose courageous stand helped change SA apartheid law

By Jim Cochrane

Let’s not fool ourselves – corruption in the public sector is theft from the poor

Op-eds

Let’s not fool ourselves – corruption in the public sector is theft from the poor

By Chris Jones and Pregala Pillay

Peace activist Rommel Roberts embodied in abundance all the qualities of ubuntu

Op-eds

Peace activist Rommel Roberts embodied in abundance all the qualities of ubuntu

By Paul Hoffman

On the fence about climate change? We check the facts with scientific experts

South Africa

On the fence about climate change? We check the facts with scientific experts

By Julia Evans

Can we find a way forward that will take us out of South Africa’s continuing crisis?

Politics

Can we find a way forward that will take us out of South Africa’s continuing crisis?

By Raymond Suttner

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to South African freedom: Part Six (conclusion)

South Africa

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to South African freedom: Part Six (conclusion)

By Raymond Suttner

Nelson Mandela’s global reach made him the ultimate symbol of individual soft power

South Africa

Nelson Mandela’s global reach made him the ultimate symbol of individual soft power

By Oluwaseun Tella

Father Michael Lapsley: ‘To the person who sent the letter bomb, I am grateful for what you’ve given me’

South Africa

Father Michael Lapsley: ‘To the person who sent the letter bomb, I am grateful for what you’ve given me’

By Chris Chivers

Malaika, nakupenda Malaika — farewell Harry Belafonte, a true friend of South Africa

South Africa

Malaika, nakupenda Malaika — farewell Harry Belafonte, a true friend of South Africa

By Mamphela Ramphele

Invoking apartheid while protesting is the ultimate sign of desperation — and a warning

South Africa

Invoking apartheid while protesting is the ultimate sign of desperation — and a warning

By Stephen Grootes

Myrtle Witbooi, South Africa and global union leader who never stopped fighting for the rights of domestic workers

Maverick Citizen

Myrtle Witbooi, South Africa and global union leader who never stopped fighting for the rights of domestic workers

By Jennifer Fish