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OPINION: Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum
Shadreck Chirikure asks why various generations have failed to decolonise or transform the curriculum.
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OPINION: The heritage of hair: stories of resilience and creativity
Rosabelle Boswell says the politics of hair has deep roots.
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[LISTEN] Sans Souci girls struggling to be African in Africa, says learner
Claims of racist practices at Sans Souci Girls High School has caused debate. A learner spoke to CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies about her experience.
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OPINION: In defence of lightening up & laughter
Wit is a messenger, and a defence. The ability to laugh at ourselves and our idiosyncrasies is strength.
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OPINION: Match point: Serena Williams and Black Lives Matter
The semiotics of Williams’s 7th Wimbledon victory this weekend is a meaningful political statement.
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OPINION: Dear ‘woke’ whites, it’s not too late
Your ‘woke’ white story puts me to sleep, let’s wake your white identity.
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OPINION: Brexit and learning the value of your vote
Lisa Joshua Sonn says that as shown by the Brexit result, many people don’t attach a value to their vote.
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OPINION: The opposing forces of racism and empathy
Lisa Joshua Sonn says that as South Africans, we will be verbally or mentally racist for a long time.
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Rivers Church pastor: White wealth comments didn’t sow division in church
Pastor Andre Olivier told congregants white people were entitled to their wealth because they work hard.
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EFF calls on govt to shut down 'racist' KZN guesthouse
The EFF’s Mbyuseni Ndlozi has called on the provincial government to shut down the guesthouse.
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African students in India protest against racist assaults
Indian police say five people have been arrested over attacks on six Africans last week.
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Zapiro apologises for cartoon after backlash
He’s been criticised for his cartoon in which the NPA head is depicted as a monkey.
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OPINION: Racism will not ‘come right’ by itself
Lisa Joshua Sonn says unravelling racism and prejudice will require a process of acceptance and awareness.
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Ipid investigates cop who claims to ‘suffocate racists with refuse bags’
Ipid says it received the complaint after it emerged the officer took dockets home.
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Mzansi Magic probes alleged racist incident on set of 'Ring of Lies'
Mzanzi Magic told The Star it’s been in contact with cast members regarding the incident & is investigating.
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[LISTEN] Judge Mabel Jansen was 'prejudiced' and not 'impartial'
Black Lawyers Association President Lutendo Sigogo speaks to Night Talk hosts Gugs Mhlungu and Sizwe Dhlomo about the possible legal ramifications of Judge Jansen's comments.
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Judge Jansen’s rape comments spark calls for effective transformation
The ANC has called for more effort following racist remarks by High Court judge Mabel Jansen.
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High court judge under fire for black rape culture comments
Judge Mabel Jansen has come under fire after a Facebook conversation was made public by an activist.
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Racism a big problem at SAA - Myeni
SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni says a task team has been set up to tackle the scourge.
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INSIGHT: The ugly history of cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgeons are instruments of shifting whims about what is attractive.
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[LISTEN] 'I made the biggest mistake of my life'
In a controversial post, Cape Town-based Matthew Theunissen used the ‘k-word’ in venting his anger over Fikile Mbalula's decision to revoke bidding rights for future international tournaments as a result of not meeting transformation targets.