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Defend Truth

Chris Jones

Chris Jones is Emeritus Associate Professor in Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology at Stellenbosch University.

Latest Work

Chris Jones

24 September 2025

This Heritage Day, let’s open our minds to the perspectives and experiences of others

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Chris Jones

23 April 2025

Lest we forget, we also fought for freedom from corrupt politicians

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Chris Jones

21 September 2023

SA Struggle songs – important historical heritage or hate speech?

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Chris Jones

19 March 2023

A call to all men — we must own our role in failing women and children, and our democracy

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Chris Jones

19 February 2023

We must sustain the fight against authoritarianism, secrecy and deceit

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Chris Jones

13 September 2022

Investing in and developing our human capital is essential for the future of South Africa’s democracy

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Chris Jones

17 July 2022

On Mandela Day, what we desperately need in South Africa is an ethics of responsibility

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The right to die: unpacking an ethical dilemma in South Africa

THE CONVERSATION

4 July 2022

The right to die: unpacking an ethical dilemma in South Africa

4 min

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Chris Jones

17 February 2022

Covid-19 has wreaked havoc with social justice — but we can and must effect change through bold policymaking

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Chris Jones

3 November 2021

Pit latrines and lack of access to clean water at schools is a national outrage

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Chris Jones

14 September 2021

South Africa’s arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the UAE fuel Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

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Chris Jones

26 July 2021

Short circuit: Our people are disillusioned, disgusted, disappointed and angry with the new South Africa

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