How ‘Marikana: the Musical’ has contributed to cultural amnesia
It is five years since the Marikana massacre in South Africa - a related musical unfortunately contributes to the amnesia about the traumatic incident.
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What the lack of accountability for Marikana says about Zuma’s government
Five years on, no-one has been held to account for the Marikana massacre where 34 miners were shot dead by members of the South African Police Service in a single day.
Cyril Ramaphosa’s Marikana massacre “apology” is disingenuous and dishonest
South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's apology for his role in the 2012 Marikana massacre has no credibility, as there wasn't full disclosure.
The death knell of Zuma’s rule echoes transitions elsewhere in Africa
The growing revolt against South Africa's president, amid state capture allegations, is not an isolated event, but part of a much wider pan-African uprising led by the continent's disaffected youth.
Billy goes to Marikana: the staged lives and times of two mining towns
Two musicals set in working class mining communities -- one in the UK and the other in South Africa -- have diametrically opposed messages: one of hope; the other, despair.
How clearer strategy and precaution could make mining better for all
Mining proposals are often hugely controversial in South Africa and can even lead to violence. Better strategic assessments based on participation and precaution would help.
South Africa’s EFF: excellent politics of props and imagination
Red berets, hard hats, overalls and domestic workers’ uniforms have become a prominent part of South African politics. But these are more than just props for the EFF political party.
Protests surge as gap widens between reality and the ‘Africa rising’ narrative
Grassroots protesters are questioning the logic of export-led ‘growth’ and renewed fiscal austerity pushed through the ‘Africa rising’ narrative. They want policies that meet their basic needs.
How liberators turn into oppressors: a study of southern African states
It is normal for resistance movements to adopt rough survival strategies and techniques while fighting an oppressive regime. Unfortunately that culture takes root and is permanently nurtured.
South Africa’s governing party celebrates with eye on tough year ahead
The ANC will be judged by its ability to deliver on its promises to provide basic services and good governance, practise sound financial management and combat corruption this election year.
Marikana massacre: how South African journalism failed the test
The reporting of the Marikana massacre was characterised by embedded journalism, sensationalism and polarisation of views. The media became a loudspeaker for powerful political and economic interests.
South Africa mulls body cameras to improve police accountability, safety
Police brutality is an ongoing problem in South Africa. Police-worn body cameras may help reduce such incidents by improving accountability. They may also contribute to the safety of officers.
Illegal guns fuel violent crime, wreak deadly havoc in South Africa
South Africa's homicide rates have declined consistently since democracy, but remain among the highest in the world. They are about four times the global average at more than 30 per 100,000 people.
Marikana artwork provides a tool for conscientisation
The Marikana tragedy has dominated recent South African memory and produced many different aesthetic responses.
Marikana: shining the light on police militarisation and brutality in South Africa
The Farlam Commission has called for implementation of plans to demilitarise the police to prevent a recurrence of the Marikana massacre. But, no-one, including Farlam, has set out what this involves.
Telling the Marikana story: an invitation to look more closely at what’s in front of us
The much-awaited report into the Marikana Massacre of 2012 is finally out. A new book tells how the miners' struggles went on to influence labour relations across industries in South Africa.
Marikana tragedy must be understood against the backdrop of structural violence in South Africa
Did the former union leader, multi-millionaire former businessman and current deputy president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, have the blood of 34 striking mineworkers on his hands?
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Professor of Criminology, University of Nottingham
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor (Archaeology), University of South Africa
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Professor in the Department of Journalism, Film and Television, University of Johannesburg
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PhD Student, Centre of Criminology, University of Cape Town
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Research Associate, Research Centre, Faculty of Fine Art, Design and Architecture, University of Johannesburg
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Associate Professor and Head of Department of Political and Conflict Studies, Nelson Mandela University
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Professor of Political Economy, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor of Journalism and Head of the Department of Journalism, Film and Television, University of Johannesburg
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Professor, Research Director, Research Chair, University of Cape Town
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Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Development, Stellenbosch University
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Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
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Associate Lecturer in Philosophy of Education, University of the Witwatersrand
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Retired academic, research associate and consultant in Environmental Assessment, University of Cape Town
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