We don’t have the luxury of forgetting Apartheid
Although Apartheid is over, its influence continues to intrude in virtually every waking moment of a Black person’s life in South Africa, says Kelebogile Motswatswa.
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Sir Lewis Hamilton: A role model for today’s world
Lewis Hamilton, the only Black Formula 1 driver, was recently knighted by the Queen of England. Clayton Goodwin profiles a sportsman who transcends his sport.
Culture of denial masks racism in South African sport
Despite cosmetic changes, a deeply ingrained culture based on racism continues to distort South African sport. Mushtak Parker reports.
Making democracy work in Africa
People in Africa vote with their hearts rather than on policies, but is it any different from the US, where people vote according to their ‘tribes’, asks Moky Makura.
Imagine if Capitol rioters had been Black
The assault on the US Capitol by Trump supporters brings out the stark reality that, despite the rhetoric, some American lives matter more than others, says Baffour Ankomah.
Africa now eye of global terrorism storm
Africa has become the centre of terrorist activity according to a new report on the global scourge. Neil Ford reviews the report and calls for a solution to this damaging trend.