Khoisan revivalism challenges the long-held myth of extinction by reclaiming identity, history, and land in post-apartheid South Africa. In Khoisan Consciousness, Rafael Verbuyst explores how this movement, rooted in resistance and decolonization, navigates the complexities of indigeneity, leadership disputes, and recognition in a society still shaped by colonial and apartheid-era classifications.

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Dr. Sanah Ahsan spoke to Lester Kiewit from Cape Town about their new book, which blends Quranic verse, psychology, and the hip-hop of their childhood. They discussed themes of faith, queerness, intergenerational suffering, and the politics of healing, highlighting the impact of society's gaze on our sense of self. Dr. Ahsan’s thought-provoking insights encourage us to embrace emotional complexity and reclaim queer love as sacred.

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Donald Trump has weighed in on the Washington DC air crash that left 67 dead, saying the cause remains unknown and suggesting the helicopter was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Meanwhile, eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. And music and film icon Marianne Faithfull has passed away at 78, remembered not just for her talent but also for her high-profile romance with Mick Jagger. Verity Geere, standing in for Adam Gilchrist, shares the details with Lester Kiewit.

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