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Defend Truth

Brij Maharaj

Brij Maharaj is a geography professor at UKZN. He writes in his personal capacity.

Email: [email protected]

OPINIONISTA

Collapsing buildings and lapses in safety bedevil the SA construction sector

by: Brij Maharaj

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On Human Rights Day, there is much we can learn from Hindu scriptures

by: Brij Maharaj

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Corruption affects the lives of every citizen and destroys public trust in democracy

by: Brij Maharaj

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‘Go back to Bombay’ – a warning to the SA Indian community to wake from their apathetic slumber

by: Brij Maharaj

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Celebrating Diwali with a call for justice, compassion, and global harmony in challenging times

by: Brij Maharaj

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Cape Town probably dodged a bullet when it lost the 2004 Olympic Games bid

by: Brij Maharaj

OPINIONISTA

Politicians face an uphill battle to win the trust of a sceptical electorate

by: Brij Maharaj

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Bypassing government — gatvol South Africans are doing it for themselves

by: Brij Maharaj

OPINIONISTA

Human rights in South Africa – a paradox of strong commitments and weak outcomes

by: Brij Maharaj

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‘Stop the World – I Want to Get Off'

by: Brij Maharaj

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Indentured Indian labourers and their struggle for citizenship in South Africa

by: Brij Maharaj

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Diwali theme of banishment, exile and return resonates with the life of Nelson Mandela

by: Brij Maharaj