Richard Wilkinson
Richard Wilkinson is an independent author based in southern Africa. He writes on constitutional law, politics, technology, culture and society.
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The ANC-EFF’s relentless assault on Pretoria High School for Girls continues
Last week, on Tuesday 25 March 2025, a cavalcade of blue-light vehicles swept into the parking lot at Pretoria High School for Girls. The cars
How Woke activism destroyed UCT’s Professor Bongani Mayosi
This month marks a decade since the advent of Fallism and Woke activism at the University of Cape Town. Amid the turmoil and destruction, one
The Western Cape Education Department’s dangerous dance with the South African Human Rights Commission
On 22 October 2024, I published an article entitled How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated and Radicalised the South African Human Rights Commission. In that article,
How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated and Radicalised the South African Human Rights Commission
Last month, Professor Tshepo Madlingozi appeared on SMWX, a YouTube podcast hosted by Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Professor Madlingozi, who until recently was a legal academic at
Former President Thabo Mbeki Rebukes Panyaza Lesufi Over Pretoria Girls Debacle
Last week, former President Thabo Mbeki sent a blistering 13-page letter to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and Education MEC Matome Chiloane, criticising their handling of
Ward 92 and the Battle to Save Tshwane
On Wednesday 28 August, the residents of Ward 92 in Pretoria will have the opportunity to vote in a by-election to elect a new ward
Regarding the University of Cape Town: Richard Wilkinson’s response to Dr Max Price
On Sunday, Dr Max Price published a reply to my article entitled “The Liberation of the University of Cape Town is Underway.” He takes issue
Let’s Liberate the University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is holding online elections for its highest governance body, known as Council. Council consists of 30 members and four of
The woke witch-hunt at St Mary’s Waverley
In August of this year, I published an essay in which I raised concerns about Roedean’s new ‘anti-discrimination’ policy. I explained that the document was
Heritage day and “cultural appropriation” at St John’s College
St John’s College in Johannesburg marked Heritage Day on Friday 22 September 2023. As is customary, the boys and staff were encouraged to celebrate the