June 8, 2026
In this opinion piece on Daily Maverick, we examine what we describe as a contradiction in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s approach to migration. While condemning xenophobia, vigilantism, […]
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May 22, 2025
Published by Daily Maverick on May 22, 2025
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Kaax supports the families seeking justice for apartheid-era crimes. Justice and truth are necessary for building a better and fairer South Africa. Today, we are witnessing […]