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White people

From scum to social climber — how umlungu’s meaning has evolved in southern Africa society

South Africa

From scum to social climber — how umlungu’s meaning has evolved in southern Africa society

By Andiswa Mvanyashe

An open letter to white people about #Skaapgate

South Africa

An open letter to white people about #Skaapgate

By Nigel Branken

Op-Ed: You Will Never Eat Lunch in this Town Again

South Africa

Op-Ed: You Will Never Eat Lunch in this Town Again

By Bongani Madondo

Letter to the Editor: “F**k White People”? Seriously?

South Africa

Letter to the Editor: “F**k White People”? Seriously?

By Daily Maverick

US: Ebony 50.4%, Ivory 49.6%

Politics

US: Ebony 50.4%, Ivory 49.6%

By J Brooks Spector