Reconciliation Day or Dingaan's Day - Prof Sihawukele Ngubane weighs in

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Published Dec 16, 2025

The debate on whether or not this day should be called Reconciliation Day or Dingaan's Day continues.

The date has immense significance for both the Afrikaner and African communities, embodying historical conflict and the post-apartheid aspiration for unity.

Joining us to talk more about the historical significance of this day and why some believe it should continue to be observed as Dingaan's Day, is Professor of African Languages at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Prof Sihawukele Ngubane.

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