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Activism · South AfricaYoung 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
Born free but still bound
Education · JohannesburgAs South Africa’s graduate unemployment climbs, students and experts question whether education is still the bridge to a better future.
Graduate unemployment rose from 8.7% to 11.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Students from top universities say passion-led study choices often clash with harsh job market realities. Experts warn of rigid hiring practices and a lack of state-driven job creation. Picture this – you’re sitting in a lecture hall w…Read Article
FEATURE: South Africa’s vanishing promise of guaranteed work for graduates
Johannesburg · JohannesburgScholars reflect on naming as a cultural practice.
Naming shapes legacy and identity in post- apa4rtheid South Africa. Wit’s buildings like Solomon Mahlangu House reflect ongoing efforts todecolonise space. Naming is a political act that restores dignity and reclaims erased histories. When students walk in and out of Solomon Mahlangu House daily, their very lived experience speaks to the actof reclaiming and renaming public spaces. The age-old …Read Article
