Haffajees cheap politicking in the face of a global. Ferial haffajee is one of south africas thought leaders and social commentators and has now written the book, what if there were no whites in south africa. The master historian tracks the history of the trains at the heart of the migrant labour system which moved five million workers between mozambican and. Oct 08, 2019 ferial haffajee is a south african journalist and newspaper editor.
Heres a take by ferial haffajee on black tax, inspired by niq mhlongos book of the same name, that will get you thinking. The master historian tracks the history of the trains at the heart of the migrant labour system which moved five million workers between mozambican and south africas emerging goldfields in the first half of the twentieth century. Are we unwilling or unable to see meaningful transformation despite documentary proof of change in. Those days died quickly as the new democrats dusted off old protocol books designed for a venal order. A groundswell of innovation is underway to instill new. Dec 23, 2019 if i compiled lists of these things, charles van onselens majestic the night trains published this year would be my business book of the year. Haffajee held a number of round table discussions to inform this analysis of current affairs in south africa. From roundtable discussions with influential south africans, to research, personal thoughts and powerful anecdotes, ferial takes the reader through the rocky terrain of race rage in our country and grapples with what it means to be south african. Ferial haffajee, daily maverick, lies and a ghost media. These are the same organisations that the likes of former city press editor, and now associate editor of the daily maverick, ferial haffajee, are now beneficiaries of. Protection of journalists in new york and been named editor of the year twice. Ferial haffajee looks at the latest book to offer an explanation for the mess were in. In her first book, ferial haffajee asks a loaded question, but one that reveals a nuanced array of responses and further questions. Da responds to haffajees alarmist freefall claim global.
Dont miss the launch of charles abrahamss new book class. Ferial haffajee author of what if there were no whites in. One of the things she has done to champion a range of voices is edit two books. As youll see in this contribution, his deep sense of justice was properly stirred up when he read what city press editor ferial haffajee had to say about south africas new special investigations unit head vas soni. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading what if there were no whites in south africa. Ferial haffajee examines south africas history and present in light of the provocative question, what if there were no whites in south africa. Previously, ferial edited two leading south african titles. Latest headlines avengers star pom klementieff is the latest to join christopher mcquarries mission. Ferial haffajee is an interesting woman whose life will inspire anyone that wants to venture into the media field. Ferial haffajee, a leading journalist, editor at city press newspaper and thought leader chats to cnbc africas david shapiro about her love for reading and writing what it was like to be a. In new book, south african author asks what if there were. Ferial haffajee is highly respected as one of south africas thought leaders and commentators. By ferial haffajee pan macmillan south africa paperback.
She conceived and edited the little black book, south africas comprehensive book of. This article is from the september 2002 issue of new internationalist. Penguin random house and exclusive books invite you to join them for the launch of the republic of gupta by pieterlouis myburgh. Two new national surveys show that support for the da is in freefall as the official opposition party battles to rebuild itself after the resignation of party leader mmusi maimane and johannesburg. Ferial haffajee, what if there were no whites in south africa. How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, pa. Getting to grips with why race is still a divisive issue. Ferial haffajee is a south african editor and journalist.
Ferial haffajee is daily maverick associate editor. Haffajee s phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Ferial haffajee was born on 20th february 1967 in johannesburg, south africa. She is the editoratlarge of the huffington post, south africa.
Interview she has a fine mind and a brilliant, dimpled smile. Educated, wellread, pluggedin and opinionated, its always a treat to break bread with him. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Haffajee was the first black female editor of a national newspaper in south africa. Ferial haffajee is one of south africas thought leaders and social commentators, who effectively uses her. Jan 25, 2016 by jennifer platt for the sunday times what if there were no whites in south africa. Aug 06, 2019 the internet and the powerful social media platforms now host among the worst forms of violence against journalists and are a rising threat to media freedom. Haffajee talks in her book of those early days at the weekly mail and her progress from there. By jennifer platt for the sunday times what if there were no whites in south africa. It would be easier for the flag carriers new managers to make the changes they need to if myeni were on trial with the companies. I love joburgs public pools and the one in mayfair has. The nobelwinning economist who wants you to read more. The new book by ferial haffajee keep an eye on books live for our report on the launch of what if there were no whites in south africa.
Ferial haffajee, daily maverick, lies and a ghost media mogul. Why was the fees must fall movement ferial haffajees. Ferial haffajee will be in conversation with myburgh. New york city and the comingofage of a young woman whose parents are. South african newspaper editor ferial haffajee s new book has a sensational title for a deadly serious issue. She is a south african journalist and newspaper editor. Ferial haffajee examines south africas history and present in the light of a provocative question that. The first part of this new policy involves installation of collective pumps to ensure that by 2004 every. From roundtable discussions with influential south africans, to research, personal thoughts and powerful anecdotes, ferial takes the reader through the rocky terrain of race rage in our country and grapples with what it means to be south african in 2015. When someone like ferial haffajee, who is not unintelligent, makes absurd demands and claims, one must consider the real possibility that she is being played and manipulated, says the writer.
If i compiled lists of these things, charles van onselens majestic published this year would be my business book of the year. A plant that holds out hope for people with aids in south africa remains in the public domain. Charles van onselens majestic the night trains published this year would be my business book of the year. Haffajee is an advocate for press freedom and womens empowerment. Luck plays a substantial part in the timing of new products to market.
She effectively uses her media platform to raise and discuss issues pertinent to. The title alone is likely to evoke an emotional and visceral reaction from people across the color divide. Ferial haffajee is the author of what if there were no whites in south africa. Class action tells the riveting story of a south african human rights lawyer who litigated against the gold mining industry for miners suffering from silicosis and tb abrahams will be in conversation with ferial haffajee. Ferial haffajee examines south africas history and present in the light of a provocative question that yields some thoughtprovoking discussion and analysis. Ferial haffajee biography, age, awards, husband, books. Three reports signal global loss of trust in ramaphosas reform drive. South africas bornfrees look beyond mandelas party. The 36 year old journalist has been appointed the new editor of south. And now, ferial haffajee really has something to smile about.
She says in writing this she essentially attempted to rethink the way we look at nonracialism and the politics of reconciliation. She sits on the boards of the international womens media foundation, the world editors forum. She said the most recent attack was linked to the guptaowned oakbay investment company. About my first book what if there were no whites in south africa. Ferial haffajee is a south african journalist and newspaper editor. Twitter and the rest of social media are a rising threa.
The cover of ferial haffajee s provocative new book on race and whiteness in south africa asks penetrating questions about the countrys future raw nerves for jewish south africans will be touched by two new books published in france and south africa, highlighting their uneasy identities as both jews and whites. When black fury meets white denial, you have the combustible and fundamentally changed race relations we live in today. Dec 17, 2015 what if there were no whites in south africa. Amy heydenrych has a column on elizabeth days new book, how to fail. Ferial lives in johannesburg and this is her first book. Ferial haffajee has 20 books on goodreads, and is currently reading daring greatly. Ferial haffajee in south africa, musikilu mojeed nigeria and the tenacious human. The growth of the new black middle class is attributed as much to government widening the civil service as it is to. She is also editorinchief of a panafrican investigative journalism portal called the african national centers for investigative reporting ancir.
Theres a credit that we dont often enough pat ourselves on the back for as south africans. Haffajee is considered one of south africas thought leaders and commentators and uses her media platform to raise and discuss. Every single month, come a downgrade, come yawning budget deficit or widening trade balance, we pay 18 million social grants in a form of solidarity to compatriots. Electricity tariffs look like they are set to increase by double digits over the medium term, and this is only taking into account eskom hikes. She later went on to study law at witwatersrand university. Ferial haffajee biography, age, husband, books, contact. Ferial haffajee pan macmillan one doesnt expect a considered book with such a contentious title but city press editor ferial haffajee s tone is consistently thoughtful. Ferial haffajee on the 5 lessons black business can learn. Ferial haffajee is the editoratlarge for huffington post south africa. Coming in november from pan macmillan, what if there were no whites in south africa.
The new guidebook for teenage girls that aims to instill confidence, resilience and educate them on career. A contentious question, yes, but one that gets right down to the core of racial tension in south africa, whether played out on social media or in everyday conversations. The title of south african newspaper editor ferial haffajee s book, what if there were no whites in south africa. Why should saa employees pay for the sins of dudu myeni and jacob zuma. Ferial haffajee has painted a false picture that former cape times editor alide dasnois was hounded out of her job as soon as dr iqbal surve bought independent media in 20. The new doctors pact that could help flatten the covid19 curve. Ferial haffajee, all iqbal surve did was stop white privilege. These cordons were later expressed in the group areas act which boxed or jailed people, by race, into different areas creating an apartheid spatial plan that has never been altered.
Penguin random house invite you to the launch of charles abrahamss memoir class action. The additional stealth taxes, like the fuel levy, as well as administered prices, will take a toll on middleclass homes too. Haffajee is highly respected as one of south africas thought leaders and commentators. The central thrust of haffajee s book is compelling. She is currently associate editor at the daily maverick and at fin24 where she covers the presidency, the commissions of inquiry into state capture, general economics and finance breaking news. Ferial haffajee redefines blackness and whiteness the. May 07, 2014 south africas bornfrees look beyond mandelas party south africans go to the polls today, on the 20th anniversary of their first postapartheid election. Sep 12, 2015 what if there were no whites in south africa. Or newbies who try methods of pacification that often make things worse, not better, by. If i compiled lists of these things, charles van onselens majestic the night trains published this year would be my business book of the year. The alexandra protest has shown that the da might not possess the skills and attention it needs to lead, writes ferial haffajee.
Ferial haffajee is editoratlarge of huffington post south africa. Ferial haffaj ee born 20 february 1967 is a south african journalist and newspaper edit or. Malema went on a juvenile rant but didnt hate on pravin gordhan judge. Ferial haffajee examines south africas history and present in the ligh. This must be ascribed in large chunks to luck as it would have taken a sage, perhaps even a wizard to predict the recent escalation of racial polarisation in our country. Ferial haffajee and her cohort claim to care about the state of media and its role to portray the truth not only in these trying times brought about by covid19 but in general.
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