The place of political biographies in the post-liberation dispensation

This volume of the ‘Voices of Liberation’ series traces the political life of Namibian struggle icon Andimba Toivo ya Toivo. Reading this text in 2026, as the vicious scourge of xenophobic attacks escalates across South Africa and anti-immigrant rhetoric spreads rapidly across the globe, this book’s timeliness is undeniable. It serves as a poignant reminder […]

Will Xenophobia reshape South Africa’s Trade Relations?

By Shouneez Khan, HSRC Press: 30 July 2026 New African Thinkers: Trade and Sustainability under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement When mobs set a deadline for foreigners to leave, Africa’s biggest trade experiment started to look fragile. The resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa from April to June 2026 had significant ramifications for […]

The state of Africa: poverty and inequality in African cities

24 February 2026  ·  HSRC Connect & AURC The state of Africa: poverty and inequality in African cities Also featured at the 10th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference, Emperor’s Palace This HSRC Connect explores how rapid urbanisation in Africa is reshaping cities while deepening poverty and inequality for many urban residents — covering inadequate housing, […]

Systematic collaboration for educational equity

17 March 2026  ·  HSRC Connect Systematic collaboration for educational equity Parental caregiver involvement and South African education A panel of experts discussed a pivotal new book exploring systemic collaboration for educational equity in South Africa. The discussion advocates for a systemic understanding of education — viewing the school as part of a broader ecosystem […]

White gold and thirsty communities

27 February 2026  ·  Cape Town Waterfront White gold and thirsty communities Book launch — Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront HSRC Press unpacks the dramatic story of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project — a tale of engineering triumph, political intrigue, and profound inequality. Born from negotiations during the Cold War era, the LHWP channels hundreds of […]