THE MAKING 022: Unit-Disunity among blacks in South Africa

This episode explores the complex reality of unity and disunity amongst Black South Africans by examining it across family, community, workplace, and national contexts. It traces historical patterns of cohesion and conflict from early Bantu migrations and clan systems to the disruptions of colonialism and apartheid, highlighting how unity has evolved over time. The discussion identifies key drivers of disunity, including family fragmentation, economic inequality, social mistrust, and workplace competition, while also emphasising the deep psychological effects of segregation and generational trauma. Supported by current statistics on social cohesion and mental health, the episode questions whether meaningful unity is still attainable and what it would take to rebuild it in a modern South African context.