Britain’s monument culture obscures a violent history of white supremacy and colonial violence
Statues and monuments have been used to present a revisionist history in which empire was great while omitting the violence they subvertly celebrate.
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Dune – a prophetic tale about the environmental destruction wrought by the colonisation of Africa
Africa was divided by European imperialists depending on what each desired in natural resources
After protests, it can’t be business as usual at South Africa’s universities
The students’ movement has stretched South Africans in personal, professional, powerful and provocative ways. Have academics been stretched enough to reflect deeply on the status quo at universities?
Valerie Amos: ‘academic freedom and freedom of speech must be protected and respected’
Higher education enables people to express a wide range of perspectives that can come together and be challenged.
South African student protests are about much more than just #feesmustfall
Don’t let the name fool you: the #feesmustfall protests at South Africa’s universities are about far more than a single issue. A student who has been deeply involved in the protests explains.
Five artists, five nations: taking to the road to find southern Africa’s hidden stories
A new coffee table book explores the ties that bind the work of southern Africa’s contemporary artists.
What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system
Together Apart: The Story of Living in Apartheid was written by two academics for readers of all ages to know about the pain and the triumph of South Africa’s past.
South Africans want the Springbok coach fired – is he just a whipping boy?
South Africa’s rugby administrators are facing increased criticism for their failure to shed its white image. The tone of the debate is different this time, amid growing protests against inequality.
What the EFF’s self‑styled militarism says about South Africa’s third largest party
The EFF’s militarised aesthetic is more than a sideshow. It forms a key part of its spectacle-oriented brand of politics.
Transforming higher education: first comes knowledge, then curriculum
Knowledge is power. If you own it, you can control those without it. Since so much knowledge about Africa doesn’t sit on the continent, it’s apparent that Africa lacks power in this regard.
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