Tag archives for Steve Biko

A week in our history

Martin van Staden 1 April 2017 A week in our history2017-04-02T11:00:55+00:00 Rational Remarks No Comment

This past week has been the embodiment of perhaps the entire span of South African history: Terror, freedom, hopelessness, and excitement all in one. The President has made great strides…

‘Black Radical Scholar’ Exemplifies the Racist Legacy of Steve Biko

Martin van Staden 23 December 2015 ‘Black Radical Scholar’ Exemplifies the Racist Legacy of Steve Biko2016-01-26T12:56:56+00:00 Articles 3 Comments

Libertarian and Free Market Foundation Board Member Phumlani Majozi wrote an article titled "South Africa's Obsession with Race will Impede its Progress" on 20 December on News24 Voices. Logical and well…

Vavi is wrong about the Freedom Charter and here’s why

Martin van Staden 2 July 2015 Vavi is wrong about the Freedom Charter and here’s why2016-01-22T00:16:37+00:00 Articles No Comment

In a Sunday Independent opinion column, Cosatu's former general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi attempts to tell South Africa that the Freedom Charter of 1955 is still a relevant document in 2015, and that…