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Born free but still bound
Activism · South Africa

Born free but still bound

Young South Africans consider the intersections of freedom, art, and activism as a ‘new freedom’ is envisioned. Thirty-one years into democracy, the question of what freedom truly means remains at the heart of South Africa’s national dialogue. On Thursday, June 26, the Nelson Mandela Foundation provided a space of reflection,  resistance, and reimagining as young people from across the country gathered under the theme Born Free but Still Not Bou…Read Article

SLICE: Omotoso’s deportation exposes the cracks in South Africa’s justice system

Timothy Omotoso’s departure after a controversial acquittal highlights deep concerns about justice and accountability in South Africa. The deportation of the televangelist Timothy Omotoso on May 18, 2025, marks yet another worrying pattern in South Africa’s criminal justice system: powerful people slipping away before full accountability is achieved.  Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted on 32 charges of rape and human trafficking on 2 Apri…South Africa · South AfricaRead Article

Being queer in African cultures and traditions

GALA Queer Archive asks what does it mean to be queer and rooted in African traditions?  GALA Queer Archive held a powerful event to reclaim queer African identity.   The gathering highlighted how strict patriarchal norms, and traditional expectations often silence African queer voices.  Speakers emphasized that queerness has always existed in African societies.  In recognition of Africa Month, the GALA (The Gay and Lesbian Archives) Queer Ar…Culture · JohannesburgRead Article

MK Movement joins Wits student politics

A new political society has its sights set on changing the dynamic of student representation in the university’s decision-making processes.  The uMkhonto weSizwe Student Movement is officially registered as a student society.  They plan to represent marginalised societies on campus.  Some students see MKSM as a chance for deeper political engagement. As of May 20, 2025, the uMkhonto weSizwe Student Movement (MKSM) was officially registered as a…Johannesburg · JohannesburgRead Article

SLICE: The weight of the byline

Journalists are working harder than ever, taking on multiple roles amid shrinking newsrooms, unstable contracts, and declining print revenue.  As a student journalist who recently began working in a newsroom environment, I have come to realise just how much weight comes with the byline. I used to think journalism was mainly about writing a good story, chasing quotes, and meeting deadlines. But now, being in the thick of it, I see that journalism…Johannesburg · JohannesburgRead Article

PROFILE: Chriselda Lewis’ story is far from over

A 12-year-old who never let go of her dream and is now a household name. After two decades of chasing news, Chriselda Lewis is back in the classroom, now chasing assignment deadlines. Wits University was always her dream institution, but her parents could not afford to pay for the fees, so now she is paying her own way.   Born and bred in Mthata, Eastern Cape, where opportunities are scarce, Lewis was fortunate that her primary school came to he…Eastern Cape · Eastern CapeRead Article

FEATURE: Wits University’s mining magnates

Anglo American, African Rainbow Minerals, and Oppenheimer Memorial Trust donate millions but is it philanthropy or power play? Mining-linked donations are funding new buildings and research at Wits University. Some students and experts worry these gifts give companies too much influence. The debate is growing over who controls public universities and whose values are reflected. What do Duncan Wanblad, Patrice Motsepe and Nicky Oppenheimer have …Johannesburg · JohannesburgRead Article

DPS High School Students Lead Community Event to Combat Stigma and Address Social Issues

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Manual High School students hosted a Divine Cultures event to break stereotypes and build community ties through research presentations.Johannesburg · JohannesburgSee the Story

South Africans exasperated by Trump's false claims of 'white genocide'

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President Trump’s meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Trump showed a video filled with clips putting his counterpart on the spot over claims that white farmers are being persecuted in that country. US Foreign Policy · United StatesSee the Story

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