![Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Spiderman died on Monday 12 November 2018 at the age of 95. Gushwell Brooks, South African talk radio host, columnist and a passionate advocate for social justice is the creator of his own comics title, “The Adventures of Ntate Molefe”. He will remember Lee for much more than his comics creations. Writing about the legacy of Stan Lee is a daunting task. As a comic book geek with a Marvel Comics bias this is […]](https://i2.wp.com/spotlight.africa/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/4842317594_05de3b5f95_o.jpg?resize=1400%2C912&ssl=1)
Process begins to beatify former Jesuit Superior General
Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr Arturo Sosa, officially announced that the process for the beatification of one of his predecessors, Fr Pedro Arrupe, has been opened. Sosa made the announcement on 14 November 201... More »
Raising the bar for Church communicators in southern Africa
Catholic communicators from the nine southern African countries represented by the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops in Southern Africa (IMBISA) were put through their paces during an intensive three-day IMBISA Media and Comm... More »
You can’t fight violence with violence
The concept of restorative justice can seem fable-like to many. A kind of wishful thinking that begs for a dose of reality. Mike Batley looks at epidemic levels of violence in South Africa. He argues that much of the research... More »
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‘Daddy!’, he cried
A story told by a co-presenter at a recent workshop that Ricardo da Silva SJ was involved with impacted him greatly. It triggered an experience he had had in a conversation with a group of young people. He reflects on the stories he heard and how they spoke to... More »
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Raising young people to be responsible online citizens
The safety of young people online is of paramount concern to societies today. The Jesuit Institute South Africa and the Catholic Institute of Education have taken this responsibility seriously. They hosted a conference in Johannesburg for schools and civil soc... More »
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A sting in the SAA tale
The national carrier may be forced to ground to a halt if the latest messages hailing from Treasury are anything to go by. Paulina French looks at the ever-growing flights of fancy at SAA, in search of a redemptive wing of hope but the tale just seems to be bl... More »
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Ramaphosa’s decisions show and advance ethical governance
The positive significance of two recent political developments in South Africa cannot be overstated. The voluntary resignation of Mr Nhlanhla Nene and the unprecedented decision by President Cyril Rampahosa not to exercise the right to use his unilateral power... More »
Africa
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Get the picture, tell the story
We rely more and more on pictures to tell the story. A text is often seen as superfluous and too heady. You’re also unlikely to get anyone to read anything you write unless it is accompanied by a pretty picture. Think about it, what got you to click on this ar... More »
![Women refugees and asylum seekers gather vegetables from NGO FutureFamilies. The NGO helps keep refugee families together and integrate them into their new communities. [Rampeoane Hlobo SJ]](https://i0.wp.com/spotlight.africa/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0249a-e1538756679861.jpg?resize=54%2C54&ssl=1)
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Black and white South Africans we must never forget — 100 years since WWI ended
As the world celebrates 100 years since World War I ended at 11 am on this day, Anthony Egan SJ reminds us of South Africans, black and white, who served during the war. He invites us to remember those who lost their lives in noble service during the war, thos... More »
