Conflict and Governance in South Africa: Moving towards a more just and peaceful society

This is a collection of essays designed to provide a basis for further dialogue. It is a partnership project of the National Treasury and the European Union.

Isivivane, an ancient African custom, involves piling stones to form a cairn or beacon. These served as memorials and landmarks for travellers to find their way. They also represented a metaphorical collective effort of many, towards a common goal. Each passer-by engaged in the tradition of adding a stone to the pile, becoming part of the shared purpose. The stones also carry messages of the ‘conflict memory’ of South Africa. They memorialize the struggle and liberation ideologies of the democratic South Africa.

The CAGE Facility hopes to build Isivivane in order to signify commitment to solidarity, peace-building through knowledge and oneness of purpose. Through Isivivane, the CAGE Facility aims to build common purpose, contribute to knowledge, create conditions for safety and greater protection and, remember those who have already fallen to conflict.

Author: Southall, Roger (ed)
ISBN: 978-0-620-39562-5
Publisher: The Conflict and Governance Facility
Year of Publication: 2007
Classification Number: 338.968 CON