Ras, Isabella F.2018-07-042018-07-042017-10-31Ras, I.F., 2017, ‘Broken bodies and present ghosts: Ubuntu and African women’s theology’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 73(3), a4651. https://DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v73i3.4651.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v73i3.4651http://hdl.handle.net/2263/65294In this article, the notion of broken bodies is explored in relation to the African body and the history of colonialism in South Africa. This exploration will be rooted in a retelling of the story of the woman, Saartjie Baartman. In this retelling, the product of colonialism comes to the fore in a haunting. Jacques Derrida’s use of the concept of Hauntology is employed to investigate the ethical demand the spectre makes of us. With the help of the African concept of ubuntu and African women’s theologies, we then seek to find healing and restoration for the broken bodies.en© 2017. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Saartjie BaartmanColonialismAfrican bodySouth Africa (SA)UbuntuAfrican women’s theologyJacques DerridaTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle