Move the Blood - African existentialism and a new Black Queer identity politic Something has been exciting and troubling me. They say you will spin and spin and spin until you learn what…
Archives: preserving history and strengthening democracy As a young, passionate, and active archivist deeply immersed in the vibrant tapestry of South Africa's democratic journey, I find…
Making sense of the moment South Africans cannot avoid a key question: "What do we make of the election and where the country is landing…
Sustaining work for a just society For us, the month of April was very much about implementing our plans to ensure that our work of mobilising…
Roundtable with Dr Mustafa Barghouti A recap of the roundtable discussion held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with Dr Mustafa Barghouti, in collaboration with the…
Looking back at the Foundation’s work on land justice South Africa’s land reform programme is a fundamental indicator in understanding the quality of our democracy and the road we…
Pen and Paper: A way of reclaiming our narratives International Women's Day, March 8, is a day used to reflect on how far we have come and how far…
Must the price be so costly? The 21 March 1960 Sharpeville Massacre is known as an event that brought into existence the international system of human…
Let it not wither away Human rights came with sacrifice, so let not their significance wither away, writes Zanele Riba, an archivist at the Foundation.…
Anatomy of a Genocide Anatomy of a Genocide is the title of a report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. Ms Albanese was appointed…
A luta continua What does it mean when a country has enjoyed the freedom of a formal democracy for 30 years, and still,…
Reflections on the Shabbat Against Genocide Two reflections from participants who attended the Shabbat Against Genocide event at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which was held on…
An Eye for an Eyelash The Jewish community in Johannesburg, organised by South African Jews for a Free Palestine and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, came…
Time to make the road ahead less difficult It's time to make the road ahead less difficult, writes Verne Harris, Acting CEO.
The Lovers Who Gave Us Ourselves to Think About What happens when we call Winnie and Nelson mother and father? Is it just an African custom governing relationships? –…
The growing impact of loadshedding on small businesses As South Africans, we have all felt the disruption of loadshedding, but for small business owners its impact goes beyond…
You must live to tell my story Nelson Mandela's example should give us courage to champion justice even if it is difficult, writes Sumaya Hendricks, Head: Dialogue…
The New World Struggles to be Born As 2024 just gets started, I find myself reflecting on what feels like two momentous things – the International Court…
Telling It On The Mountain Why are Black, religious women so heavily persecuted, asks Tshegofatso Mapaya, Writing & Research Intern.
We deserve better leaders South Africa is suffering from a leadership crisis that can and must be addressed through authentic and transformative leadership models,…
