By Mandla Mbuyisa and Mlungisi Ngubane ‘‘I want to go a little deeper in this discussion because it is time we killed this false political coalition between blacks and whites.’’-Steve Bantubonke Biko Andile Mngxitama’s letter to his former comrades (EFF) comes after the Local Government Elections, in which the EFF is said to be holding …
by Mlungisi Ngubane date 15 April 2016 The black faces of the people of MATSHENI in Pietermaritzburg at 74 Retief Street reflect a deep sense of ambivalence. The black souls are terrified as they silently rove around. There is an element of disunity or a lack of leadership that characterizes the atmosphere. Ladies …
By BO Staff Writer Happy Birthday to Frank B Wilderson! In joyous celebration Black Opinion re-issues James Zug’s “The Italicized Life of Frank Wilderson ’78” – which was previously issued by Dartmouth Alumni Magazine, September – October 2010. It’s a fitting tribute to a beautiful living legacy. BO is indeed inspired by your publisher’s credo, “Read. …
by BO staff writer date 11 April 2016 A deliberate lie has been hatched and promoted that black people cannot fight racism and white supremacy as BLACKS ONLY. This is the lie the likes of Steve Biko and Malcolm X had to fight against. White liberals, those who claim to be on the side of …
by Mbe Mbhele date: 10 April 2016 The call for land should not be reduced to a slogan that sensationalizes placards. It should not only be a literary achievement, which is to say it should not only exist in books, poetry and struggle songs. The demand for our dispossessed land should be a war …
by Pastor Cole Skosana and Athi Mongezeleli Joja date: 10 April 2016 Recently the South African media went ablaze on the graduation of the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema with a BA degree from UNISA. EFF peddled the graduation as something big and to be celebrated. Big questions are being …
