Christopher Merrett
BOOK REVIEW: “We, the People: Insights of an Activist Judge”
By: Albert Billy Bangirana, University of KwaZulu-Natal
As part of our conversations, we at the CIHABlog continue to present critical perspectives into governance issues on the African continent and […]
Endorsing War Criminals
In this piece first published in From the Thornveld, University of KwaZulu-Natal scholar Christopher Merrett condemns what he terms as “one of post-apartheid South Africa’s greater scandals” where instead of […]
Living the Legacy of Uncle Kathy
“On 31st March 2017, an interfaith service celebration of the “Living the Legacy of Uncle Kathy” was held for Ahmed Kathrada, a South African politician, political […]
Conspiracy theory and truth
Dr Merrett, a South African historian reminds us that this should be the time to commemorate important events that define the past but also pave way for the future. He […]
Empty words and dangerous rhetoric
In this thought-provoking piece first published on the site From the Thornveld, University of KwaZulu-Natal scholar Christopher Merrett discusses the history and future of South Africa while warning of the […]
Steve Biko, Black Consciousness and Individual Empowerment / Steve Biko, Conscience Noire et Responsabilité Individuelle
by Dr. Christopher Merrett
The CIHA Blog presents the last of a series of reflections that have looked at four eminent South African thinkers: Richard Turner, John Colenso, Albert Luthuli and […]
Albert Luthuli: Conviction, Principle and the Long View
by Dr Christopher Merrett, UKZN
Why does understanding the religious convictions of powerful resisters in South African history matter? By understanding the formative influences and convictions of Nobel Peace Prize winner […]
John William Colenso: A Victorian Activist in South African Humanitarianism
In this post, University of KwaZulu-Natal scholar Christopher Merrett continues his reflections on controversial yet remarkable historical figures in South Africa, focusing also on their significance today. This post expounds […]