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United Democratic Front

Politically astute and a master organiser, but humble enough to learn from those younger than him

South Africa

Politically astute and a master organiser, but humble enough to learn from those younger than him

By Karuna Mohan and Pingla Udit

Pravin Gordhan 1949-2024 — A servant of the people who connected the dots of State Capture

Maverick News

Pravin Gordhan 1949-2024 — A servant of the people who connected the dots of State Capture

By Ferial Haffajee

Collapse of ANC directly related to shift away from being a liberation movement

Politics

Collapse of ANC directly related to shift away from being a liberation movement

By Raymond Suttner

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom (Part Three)

South Africa

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom (Part Three)

By Raymond Suttner

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom (Part Two)

Politics

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom (Part Two)

By Raymond Suttner

‘We need a peaceful revolution in which young people stand up’ — Thabo Makgoba

Politics

‘We need a peaceful revolution in which young people stand up’ — Thabo Makgoba

By Thabo Makgoba

United Democratic Front 40th anniversary celebration stresses need for active citizenry

South Africa

United Democratic Front 40th anniversary celebration stresses need for active citizenry

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Allan Boesak says he remains honest to the history of the UDF 'in my own way'

Politics

Allan Boesak says he remains honest to the history of the UDF 'in my own way'

By An Wentzel

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understandings of freedom (Part One)

Op-eds

The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understandings of freedom (Part One)

By Raymond Suttner

Survey shows global approval for establishment of International Anti-Corruption Court

Op-eds

Survey shows global approval for establishment of International Anti-Corruption Court

By Richard Goldstone and Paul Hoffman

UDF to use 40th anniversary as a call to action to ‘reclaim our democracy’

Politics

UDF to use 40th anniversary as a call to action to ‘reclaim our democracy’

By Takudzwa Pongweni

‘Go Back, Give Back, Build Back’ – how to best honour the spirit of the UDF on its 40th anniversary

South Africa

‘Go Back, Give Back, Build Back’ – how to best honour the spirit of the UDF on its 40th anniversary

By Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo