The Es'kia Institute

As early as the 1970’s, Es’kia Mphahlele articulated a new philosophy of education for a liberated South Africa, based on principles of Afrikan humanism and integrated study for community development. In an era during which the lives of Black people in South Africa were hamstrung by relentless dehumanisation, when political leaders were caught up in  Read more »

  Now you can own the first radio series of Afrikan Affirmations in a 6-CD Box Set for a special introductory price of R150 (including postage in SA).   Order your copies TODAY, in one or more of the 11 languages by simply completing the form below and we will contact you to confirm your  Read more »

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the second season of the Afrikan Affirmations© Radio Series Podcast! A new episode will be published each week day, in each of the 11 official languages. Access to the Podcast is free, but exclusive to members of The Es’kia Institute website. All registered users also qualify for  Read more »

To celebrate the Afrikan Affirmations© Series and, in the run up to Afrika Day on 25 May, The Es’kia Institute is giving away prizes of books, bookmarks, posters, and Afrikan Affirmations Radio Series Box Sets!

Ikwekwezi FM (IsiNdebele) – 12h00 Lesedi FM (Sesotho) - 20h45 Ligwalagwala FM (Siswati) - 19h05 Lotus FM (English) - 22h30 Munghana lonene FM (Xitsonga) - 13h20 Motsweding FM (Setswana) – 10h45 Phalaphala FM (Tshivenda) - 13h50 Radio 2000 (English) - 21h22 RSG (Afrikaans) - 19h55 (Tuesday) SAFM (English) – 20h30 Thobela FM (Sepedi) - 14h45 Tru-FM (English) – 21h35 Ukhozi FM (isiZulu) - 14h25  Read more »

Following a production and recording effort from various writers, translators and editors, the first Afrikan Affirmation Series hit the airwaves in November 2011 and is currently aired on all SABC public radio stations in 11 languages. The first series has spurred debate, as Professor Es’kia’s thoughts on topics such as Education, Literature, Social Consciousness, Afrikan  Read more »