South Africa is confronting a profound crisis that permeates nearly every aspect of society. The nation is grappling with a pervasive sense of despair, characterized by widespread disillusionment and visible signs of decay. This sense of brokenness is not confined to the physical environment but extends deeply into the social fabric, reflecting a society that feels fragmented and increasingly unstable. Lerato Mbele spoke to Jamil F. Khan, critical diversity scholar, Laurie Pieters-James, forensic criminologist and Siyabulela Jentile, NOT IN MY NAME President.