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Essays

Gandhi as heir of Rhodes? A reassessment of the Mahatma as an Afro-Asian prophet

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019Adekeye Adebajo2 Comments on Gandhi as heir of Rhodes? A reassessment of the Mahatma as an Afro-Asian prophet

Adekeye Adebajo addresses the once-unthinkable question ‘Was Gandhi a racist?’, as the 150th anniversary of his birth is celebrated. 1….

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Africa

Historical fiction is back—with a fire in its belly: Fred Khumalo reflects on how writing can be a powerful tool for an activist

May 7, 2018May 10, 2018Fred Khumalo6 Comments on Historical fiction is back—with a fire in its belly: Fred Khumalo reflects on how writing can be a powerful tool for an activist

Fred Khumalo, whose most recent novel is Dancing the Death Drill, believes past narratives can help shape what is to…

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Art & Architecture

‘The argument between Beauty and, perhaps, War’: William Kentridge and Denis Hirson in conversation in Johannesburg

April 4, 2018April 5, 2018The JRB1 Comment on ‘The argument between Beauty and, perhaps, War’: William Kentridge and Denis Hirson in conversation in Johannesburg

Artist William Kentridge and author Denis Hirson appeared in a public conversation at the Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg, in February, to…

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