Refusing neat conclusions, The Trials of Winnie Mandela invites viewers into an uncomfortable but necessary confrontation with history, legacy, and generational trauma
Drawing from archives and lived experience, the international production probes the emotional and political complexities of reconciliation in a fractured world
Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and…
While a bridge may symbolise connection, many South Africans still begin their journeys from vastly unequal social starting points
Filmmaker Nyasha Kadandara opens up about Matabeleland and the emotional journey behind her feature-length debut
As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.
South Africa today needs justice in many different forms and must deliver real political power to the people, which requires new trade-offs and political rules and set new norms
In 2021, there were 16 different understandings of the concept. At the top of the list is the understanding of reconciliation as forgiveness. This is understandable but…
The essence of reconciliation and justice are accountability and restoring relationships. Cancel culture emphasises accountability without the possibility of restoration
Reconciliation requires hard work to create restitution and atonement. But it can only happen on an individual level, not a national or group level.
The advent of democracy in 1994 merely created the conditions for transformation to begin
Rebuilding is crucial, but democracies cannot allow themselves to be held to ransom by the destruction of anarchists in dictating where public funds should be spent
A young man’s heartbreak lands softly, though reluctantly into the nest of friendship that he has built with his favourite sibling
We need to move towards refining our understanding of the causes behind structural and racialised inequality
We don’t just need détente between black and white, but also between black and black.
The work for reconciliation is not yet done. There are certain key components that remain outstanding.
