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Dangers of returning to a ‘normal’ SA
(First published on Fin24) The events of recent weeks have once again highlighted the gross inequalities and the legacy of apartheid geography that remain South African realities. They also revealed that the poison of ethnic nationalism continues to course through parts of the body politic. As a resut, there are many lessons to be learned, […]
Uphill fight to vaccinate
July 16, 2021
(First published on Fin24 and in City Press, South Africa) Where are the unions as South Africa limps through yet another ill-considered jobs slaughter of a lockdown? Especially as thousands of teachers and educational support staff continue to refuse the Covid-19 vaccine.It’s a good question to ask, when many — if not most — of […]
Seeking justice & truth in SA’s tortured past
July 8, 2021
In the wake of renewed efforts — including a court decision — to reopen, investigate and prosecute apartheid era crimes, a number of elderly people in powerful — or once powerful — positions must be feeling more than a shiver of apprehension. And that applies on both sides of the former apartheid struggle divide. […]
Terry Bell Writes 
July 25, 2021
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