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Rural land rights still left in limbo: unpacking the Ingonyama Trust refunds process
While South African courts have increasingly affirmed that customary and informal land rights are constitutionally protected property rights, there is a recurring pattern where institutional compliance remains partial or purely technical.
Galeshewe: the uprising beyond Soweto
The Galeshewe student uprising played an important role in the liberation struggle, yet its significance has been overlooked.
Politics of democracy: Questions provoked by Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk’s staggering wealth raises pressing questions about the state of democracy and economic inequality, about how concentrated power undermines democratic ideals, revealing a troubling reality where wealth dictates politics.
How the 1976 uprisings led to the people’s education movement of the mid-1980s in Soweto
The 1976 Soweto student uprisings served as a catalyst for the “People’s Education” movement of the mid-1980s, creating the solidarity needed across generations and sectors to challenge apartheid.
Lessons of 1976: ‘Be united to face the common enemy’
The current wave of anti-immigrant violence, led and supported by right-wing and ethno-nationalist groups, stands in sharp contrast to the emancipatory politics of the 1976 generation.
Hungary: Some thoughts on Viktor Orbán’s defeat
Peter Magyar, a conservative ex-collaborator of Viktor Orbán, won the election with 138 out of 199 seats for his party, Tisza. Voter turnout hit a record 79.50%. According to the author, this highlights the urgent need for a strong, democratic Left to counteract predatory capitalism in Hungary.
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