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We have no white leaders

It is frustration with so-called white leadership, or lack of it, that has made me ask: What has happened to men and women of integrity in our white community? I am talking about leaders of the calibre of Beyers Naude, Braam Fischer and Ruth First. It may just be ignorance on my part but I […]

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Drum awards are racist

If ever the media is to speed up the socio-cultural transformation of South African society, this will not be brought about by the perpetuation of race-based thinking. We now have popular magazine Drum launching the “Darling Awards” to “celebrate black excellence”. The much vaunted event is planned for November 7 at Birchwood Estate in Boksburg. […]

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Tribal identity vanishing fast

Recent debates on tribalism and other related matters have generated more heat than light. Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele has reportedly accused the government of sponsoring tribalism to divide the country. At an address to students at Unisa in April this year former president Thabo Mbeki uttered similar remarks that rang alarm bells on the […]