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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How the DA can win Joburg
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Sep 13, 2025
Can the DA win Joburg? If so, how? These are important and interesting questions which have enormous implications for the city’s future. This article sets
The ludicrous persecution of the Principal of Pretoria Girls
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Jun 24, 2025
I am sure that you are tired of reading about the “racism” saga at Pretoria High School for Girls. Goodness knows that I am tired
The ANC-EFF’s relentless assault on Pretoria High School for Girls continues
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Apr 2, 2025
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Mar 18, 2025
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Feb 9, 2025
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Oct 27, 2024
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Oct 17, 2024
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Aug 26, 2024
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . May 8, 2024
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
- By Richard Wilkinson
- . Apr 17, 2024
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