Martin Johan Naude provided a glimpse into the many twisted turns of thinking the apartheid security forces employed to justify their firmly held and often proffered belief that they were merely doing their jobs. ow.ly/fpSV50DfvdQ

Aggett interrogator might again ‘emerge unscathed’ newframe.com/aggett-interro…

A glimmer of hope for Aggett’s sister and friend newframe.com/a-glimmer-of-h…

Finally, there will be a moment “of closure, with some relief as well”. And while #NeilAggett may be put to rest, “there will be other inquests opened for other families who’ve lost their loved ones”. | Tymon Smith ow.ly/rZxr50Du69N

The inquest into Ernest Dipale’s death begins newframe.com/the-inquest-in…

The new issue of The JRB is here! Feat. Wamuwi Mbao, Lidudumalingani, Wanton Wonton, Stephen Langtry, Lebohang Mojapelo, Kopano Maroga, @the_next_corner, @Sanya Osha, Louisa Uchum Egbunike, Tymon Smith, @IjeomaOluo, Lindiwe Nkutha, Victor Dlamini & more! Dig in: johannesburgreviewofbooks.com/2021/02/18/the…

Apartheid cop gives nothing away on Ernest Dipale newframe.com/apartheid-cop-…

Dipale truth comes down to two apartheid collaborators newframe.com/dipale-truth-c…

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The death of the Durban dentist at the hands of the apartheid police in 1977 profoundly shaped his family’s lives. Only two siblings are still alive, hoping to find out the truth, writes Tymon Smith. #TRC #Inquest newframe.com/hoosen-haffeje…

As the bitter cold of winter gives way to the promises of spring and dreams of summer, enjoy this playlist, compiled by Tymon Smith: johannesburgreviewofbooks.com/2021/08/19/dre…

A memoir by a former member of the Strategic Communications unit details how the regime used deception, sabotage and harassment campaigns to undermine and destroy activists, writes Tymon Smith #Apartheid #TRC #Activism #Truth #Justice newframe.com/confessions-of…

#DesmondTutu had become one of the world’s most beloved figures, noted for his warmth, joviality and preternatural ability to charm and openly engage almost everyone he met. newframe.com/tutu-was-a-fee…

"You see, we can't go to heaven alone. If I arrive there, God will ask me: "Where is De Klerk? His path crossed yours. And he also - God will ask him: "Where is Tutu?" So I cried for him, I cried for De Klerk - because he spurned the opportunity to become human." #RIP

The arrest of his son in 1981 turned Coleman into an activist and anti-apartheid campaigner, leading to him chairing the Human Rights Commission and an Order of Luthuli award, writes Tymon Smith #HumanRights #MaxColeman #Activist newframe.com/max-coleman-wa…

TOP STORY | Judge Motsamai Makume’s long-awaited judgment at the reopened inquest into the 1982 death of the trade unionist places blame squarely at the feet of the security police, writes Tymon Smith #NeilAggett #Justice #Apartheid #Activist newframe.com/neil-aggetts-d…

Neil Aggett and Ahmed Timol’s families have the closure they sought. But with many #TRC-related cases outstanding, more must be done before the perpetrators die, writes Tymon Smith. #Apartheid #Justice newframe.com/apartheid-pers…

Recorded in debauchery at a French villa, 'Exile on Main Street' has been trashed, dismissed, hailed and revered in the 50 years since its release in 1972, writes Tymon Smith. #TheRollingStones #RockAndRoll #MickJagger #Music #50Years newframe.com/the-album-the-…

The new issue of The JRB is here! Featuring: johannesburgreviewofbooks.com/2022/09/08/the…

So CR got dressed up in a shirt made out of a page from a mindfulness colouring-in book to electioneer off the back of the Bok victory. #thisplace #FamilyMeeting