Reflections
Constituting the Nation, Beyond the Constitution
17 April 2017I dedicate this inaugural Jabavu Lecture to four men and their families. Here is who they are: Mr. Bhekindlela Mwelase, Mr….
Read MoreAhmed Kathrada Memorial Tribute
2 April 2017AHMED KATHRADA MEMORIAL TRIBUTE In a country with a history like ours, of drama after drama, one should always think twice…
Read MoreThey Are Burning Memory
17 September 2016THEY ARE BURNING MEMORY 10th Annual Helen Joseph Lecture Njabulo S. Ndebele “They are burning memory!” This is what I said…
Read MoreA constitutional issue
2 February 2016It seems as if the the precious jewel that is the constitutional state of South Africa, lacks the constitutional capacity to…
Read MoreZuma can’t do as he pleases
17 January 2016Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene out; David van Rooyen in; Finance Minister Van Rooyen out; Pravin Gordhan in. The turbulence began on…
Read MoreLove and Politics: Sister Quinlan and the Future We Have Desired
13 December 2012I am most honoured among citizens of this country, to have been invited to speak on an occasion of such historic…
Read MoreMind, Spirit, and Imagination: Inaugural Address as Chancellor Of the University of Johannesburg
13 December 2012I have written many speeches in my life. But an unexpected hitch occurred as I began to write this one. What…
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