Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
The Long Shadow of the Labyrinth: Why the Madlanga Commission is the Forensic Audit of our Unfinished Transition
It is necessary to clarify from the outset: this opinion piece is not written by…
How Commissions in South Africa Perpetuate Systemic Violence and Delay Justice
Former EFF politician Mbuyiseni Ndlozi argues that a president cannot find anyone guilty, advocating instead…
Ramaphosa Launches Inquiry into Delays in Apartheid-Era Justice, Says “Families Deserve Closure and Justice”
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the formation of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate…
SACP Renews Calls for Chris Hani Inquest Following Shocking Janusz Waluś Interview
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has renewed its call for an inquest to uncover…
Creation Of A Grand Estate After Apartheid: A Parallel Authority For Some And Exercise Of Shadow Power In The Democratic South Africa
In the 1970s, Capital owners, led by the Randlords under Oppenheimer, initiated a political strategy to protect their economic interests amidst growing discontent from the black majority. Despite clashing with apartheid’s segregation, the Randlords’ economic power steered the path to the ‘political miracle’ of 1994. They foresaw the need for a strategic shift to maintain economic control while appeasing international pressure, engaging in behind-the-scenes negotiations, lobbying and forming alliances to influence favourable political outcomes. The Randlords’ interventions mastered a ‘soft’…