The High Court in Johannesburg halted the auction of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko’s original autopsy documents. George Bizos and Darren Oliver from Adams & Adams represented the Steve Biko family and the Steve Biko Foundation pro-bono. In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Steve Biko...
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A comic book featuring Steve Biko, who died 37 years ago in September, has been published as part of the Africa Illustrated series. The book, which is aimed at children, is the result of a combined effort by the Steve Biko Foundation and comic production company Umlando Wezithombe, who have...
Read MoreOn Monday, October 13, 2014, the Steve Biko Foundation, Africa and the international community lost a great friend and scholar in the passing of Professor Ali Mazrui. Professor Mazrui, who died at the age of 81 after several months of illness, is a renowned scholar and...
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The London School of Economics chaired the third annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture in Europe, on the topic of Arts and Activism given by world renowned musician and activist Hugh Masekela. The LSE Chair, Professor Thandika Mkandawire, introduced him as a legend which only made this...
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Laughter was the order of the day at the Steve Biko Centre on Saturday night as local comedians had the audience in stitches during the Tsepiso and Friends Comedy Night show. A first for the centre, the comedy show was hosted by Mdantsane-born comedian Mbulelo “Manylaughs”...
Read MoreSeptember has come to an end – and with it Heritage month: a time where we collectively celebrate and reflect on the rich diversity of cultures that shape our country’s collective identity. It’s also a time of dialogue; we discuss how to preserve our country’s variety of...
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This week marks the commemoration of a dark chapter in South Africa's history, the Black Wednesday. The apartheid government had banned organisations affiliated to the black consciousness movement and had shut down several newspapers. The Steve Biko Foundation recalled the memory on film. A 24-minute film documenting...
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Black Consciousness leader Peter Jones says commemorating Bantu Biko's death is an opportunity to reflect upon what is missing from contemporary society. The 64-year-old, who was a confidant of Biko's, is believed to be the last person outside of prison to have seen Biko alive in...
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The late Black Consciousness Movement leader Steve Biko has been described as a courageous fighter for human rights. Biko died in a prison cell in Pretoria 37 years ago. Former United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, Judge Navi Pillay delivered the 15th Steve Biko Memorial Lecture at...
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Today marks the 37th year since political activist Bantu Steve Biko was brutally murdered by the police of the apartheid system. The activist’s thinking has influenced academics, artists, politicians, sports personalities and many alike. Today we celebrate his life through beautifully truthful quotes he left us...
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