Fills a gap to explore the intersection of worldview and peace-building in the current South African context Draws on qualitative research to provide an in-depth analysis of reconciliation in South Africa Goes beyond normative interpretative frameworks, such as race and class, to argue that worldview has a deeper reach and opens up the space to understand which values are being defended and which values are being acted out Speaks to those in the interdisciplinary fields of peace-building and transitional justice

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Cathy Bollaert is an independent researcher and consultant with a PhD from the Transitional Justice Institute and INCORE at Ulster University. Selected as a Rotary World Peace Fellow, she also holds an MA in African Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Bradford and an MA in Theology from Ghana. She is also an adjunct lecturer in peace and reconciliation studies at Queen's University Belfast.

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1. Introduction: The significance of cultural diversity on peace-building in divided societies.- 2. The Rainbow Nation: Identity, intergroup relations and worldviews in South Africa.- 3. Anchoring concepts: sustainable peace, identity, culture and worldview.- 4. Worldview diversity within South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.- 5. Exploring the diversity of worldviews in South Africa.- 6. Through the eyes of the 'other': interpretations of peace and requisites for building a sustainable peace.- 7. Transitional policies, group identity and intergroup relations.- 8. Contributions and recommendations of worldview for peace-building and reconciliation in South Africa and beyond.