Gillian Schutte
Feminist, filmmaker, writer, poet, activist and author, Gillian Schutte has a degree in African politics, a master's in creative writing and a film director's qualification from the Binger Institute, Netherlands
AfriForum and the Criminalisation of Black Memory
After losing its hate-speech bid to silence the liberation song Dubul’ iBhunu, AfriForum has recast itself as a victim on a Washington road-show—proof that South Africa’s culture wars now trade on trans-Atlantic markets.
To Temu, or not to Temu
From a harmless USB lamp to a chaotic online shopping spree, discover Gillian Schutte's tumultuous relationship with Temu, the online shopping platform that blurs the lines between necessity and excess.
When lobbying becomes treason | The case of Afriforum, Ernst Roets and the Trump era
AfriForum framed its global tour as free speech, but its "white genocide" claims led to U. S. threats against South Africa—and deadly consequences in Pretoria, writes Gillian Schutte
Macron’s Chin, Brigitte’s Fist, and Putin’s Alibi
Gillian Schutte explores the controversial dynamics of Emmanuel Macron's marriage to Brigitte, where a public spat becomes a political spectacle, and Vladimir Putin is dragged into the narrative. Is this a tale of romance or a scandal cloaked in political intrigue?
The Great Tsek: What a Meme Can Tell Us About White South Africa's Real Escape Plan
TikTok memes of Afrikaner panic distract from the real betrayal — the liberal white brain drain that quietly fled with privilege intact. Gillian Schutte exposes the projection economy of whiteness.
Whiteness, Trekking and the Spectacle of Persecution
Why are white Afrikaners framed as victims while brown-skinned refugees face harsh realities? Gillian Schutte delves into the complexities of race, migration, and historical narratives in the context of Donald Trump's refugee policy.
Xenophobia Is a Social Construct
There is no hate toward fellow Africans — there is a call for sovereignty, dignity, and economic security, writes Gillian Schutte.
From Russia with Resonance: Igor Butman Quartet’s Triumph at CTIJF 2025
Igor Butman Quartet mesmerised audiences at the 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival, delivering a performance filled with dazzling virtuosity and heartfelt musical dialogue.
Against the White Gaze: Reparations, Resistance, and the African Future
Explore the complexities of reparations in Africa as Gillian Schutte critiques the superficial analyses of white liberal commentators, arguing for a revolutionary approach that centres African agency and justice.
ReAfricanisation, Modernity, Epistemic Sovereignty and the Limits of Hybrid Apologetics
In response to Gary Duffy's critique of ReAfricanisation, Gillian Schutte argues for the importance of centring African epistemologies and challenges the dominance of Enlightenment values in contemporary discourse.
ReAfricanisation: Why African Liberation Must Reject the Colonial Term 'Renaissance'
How does the term 'Renaissance' distort the narrative of African liberation? Gillian Schutte sounds the call for ReAfricanisation and the reclamation of ancestral identity.
'He Who Feeds You Controls You' - Traoré Reloads Sankara’s Revolution
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is reigniting Thomas Sankara's revolutionary spirit in Burkina Faso, challenging neo-colonialism and redefining African sovereignty, says the writer.
Europe's Faustian Bargain: Trading Sovereignty for Security
As the Ukraine conflict evolves, Europe faces a critical choice: will it sacrifice its sovereignty for security, or reclaim its autonomy in a shifting geopolitical landscape?
From BRICS to Burkina Faso: Rethinking South Africa’s Captured Energy Future
Explore how South Africa's energy transition, framed as a moral imperative, is entangled in geopolitical control and donor dependency, contrasting sharply with Burkina Faso's path towards sovereignty and self-determination.
God Is a Socialist
Is socialism a more divine path than capitalism? Discover how ancient wisdom and modern struggles intertwine in this thought-provoking exploration.
amaBhungane, 15 years of peddling empire
As amaBhungane celebrates 15 years of journalism, Gillian Schutte critiques its role in reinforcing imperial narratives and questions the integrity of its watchdog journalism.
Ideological Enforcement and the Rise and Fall of Trans Autocracy
Exploring the complex dynamics of LGBTQI+ rights, Gillian Schutte delves into how elite interests can co-opt social movements, transforming genuine struggles into tools for control.
How the Competition Commission's decision on Google’s Media Fund threatens media independence
The Competition Commission’s provisional decision on the Google media fund is being framed as a lifeline for South African journalism. In reality, it is a brazen move to cement a donor-backed media monopoly, ensuring that a widening group of elite, foreign-funded platforms and organisations control access to financial resources.
Marianne Thamm’s Sock Puppet Sideshow: Contrived Hysteria for Donor Dollars
A Critical Examination of Marianne Thamm’s Latest Rant: How Media Narratives Serve Donor Interests and Shape Public Perception