Tag: writing

• Before South Africa Reopens the Gallows, It Must Answer the Hard Questions

  Oct 1

  The death penalty debate is not about whether murderers deserve sympathy. Some crimes are so heinous that those who commit them may seem to forfeit any moral claim to it.… more ›

• We Are Wearing Our Heritage Better Than We Are Teaching It

  Sep 23

  South Africa celebrates its diverse heritage each September, showcasing cultural traditions and performing languages, yet a critical issue emerges: many cultures can be performed without effectively reproducing their knowledge. A… more ›

• The Uniform Changed. The Culture Did Not.

  Aug 14

  South Africa’s policing crisis did not begin in democracy. It survived it. From Vlakplaas to KwaKito (Cato Manor) and now the allegations against KZN Police Task Teams, the culture of… more ›

• FLORENCE “MAM FLO” MKHIZE: THE LIONESS OF MBUMBULU

  Aug 9

  On National Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of Florence Mam Flo Mkhize, a lesser-known heroine in the anti-apartheid struggle. Born in 1932, her political awakening began at sixteen, leading… more ›

• Why South Africans Punish Dissent

  Jun 19

  In this article Nco Dube discusses South Africa’s troubling trend of intolerance towards differing opinions, despite its self-image as a tolerant society. It highlights how quickly individuals are labeled and… more ›

• Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year: Why It Has Become a Cultural Phenomenon

  Nov 10

  The announcement of Ukhozi FM’s Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka on New Year’s Eve is a significant cultural event in South Africa, transcending various demographics. Originating in the 1980s, it has grown… more ›

• The Surname Debate: Culture, Colonisation and Constitutional Clarity

  Sep 11

  On September 11, 2025, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled against discriminatory sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, enabling men to adopt their wives’ surnames easily. This decision aims… more ›