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The death of a public museum in South Africa and the emergence of a privately owned museum

Contested idea of Coloured Identity takes centre at Wits book talk

Academic Mark Swilling in his new newly released book argues that apartheid ended because of what unfolded one day in Langa

Trompoppie filmmaker Etienne Fourie writes “monstrously entertaining” first children’s book

Birthday tribute to a Kleva Black Zuko Rwaxa who left the corporate world for jazz

Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today

Vincent Mantsoe returns to UJ to shape three decades of dance into a dream

Mystery surrounding identityof Drum writer, Dugmore Boetie remains unresolved, clam authors of new book The Original Apartheid Hustler

Friday, October 16, 2026

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The war correspondent without a helmet: A tribute to one of the best spokespersons, Khulu Phasiwe
Feature

The war correspondent without a helmet: A tribute to one of the best spokespersons, Khulu Phasiwe

October 8, 2026

He was not an army general but had a small team of communicators for support. He was not an ordinary civilian, so he could not shrug his shoulders in resignation. … Read More

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Ian Berry’s Sharpeville images exposed apartheid violence to the world
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Ian Berry’s Sharpeville images exposed apartheid violence to the world

September 29, 2026

The peaceful protest at Sharpeville would end in a massacre when the police, without issuing a warning, fired live ammunition into the crowd. Recent research shows that at least 91 … Read More

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The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer
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The myth of an artist as a special citizen: Artists are not more important than the bricklayer

August 26, 2026

Sadly, artists have created a mentality where artists believe there must be a special queue for them. A special old age home for artists. A special hospital for artists. A … Read More

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Words & Nightmares: The stories we bury are ventilated in this powerful play
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Words & Nightmares: The stories we bury are ventilated in this powerful play

July 28, 2026

Sandton Theatre on the Square | One-man play by Seiphemo Motswiri By Sandille Memela Just about two dozen people in the audience at the last show on Sunday. Good decision … Read More

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CITYLIFE/ARTS tribute to Seputla Sebogodi: He was a special kind, successful yet remained rooted
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CITYLIFE/ARTS tribute to Seputla Sebogodi: He was a special kind, successful yet remained rooted

July 21, 2026

When it also came to matters of the heart, he did not hesitate to take the relationship to the next level. By Edward Tsumele, CITYLIFE/ARTS Editor About 20 years ago, … Read More

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Travelogue: Sampling the views and history of world-famous Serowe, made famous by South African-born writer Bessie Head
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Travelogue: Sampling the views and history of world-famous Serowe, made famous by South African-born writer Bessie Head

July 21, 2026

In this travel feature Shoks Mnisi Mzolo, retracing the footsteps of liberation struggle history and foraging museums in the land of millions of cows, classic literature, precious stones and wandering … Read More

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The day I witnessed the soul and Ubuntu of a black man fade away
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The day I witnessed the soul and Ubuntu of a black man fade away

July 16, 2026

By Giyani Baloi I run a small project using my old truck. You know old cars. You keep fixing this and that. Worse, a truck that carries heavy stuff, you … Read More

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  • Contested idea of Coloured Identity takes centre at Wits book talk

    Contested idea of Coloured Identity takes centre at Wits book talk

    October 15, 2026
  • Academic Mark Swilling in his new newly released book argues that apartheid ended because of what unfolded one day in Langa

    Academic Mark Swilling in his new newly released book argues that apartheid ended because of what unfolded one day in Langa

    October 15, 2026
  • Trompoppie filmmaker Etienne Fourie writes “monstrously entertaining” first children’s book

    Trompoppie filmmaker Etienne Fourie writes “monstrously entertaining” first children’s book

    October 15, 2026
  • Birthday tribute to a Kleva Black Zuko Rwaxa who left the corporate world for jazz

    Birthday tribute to a Kleva Black Zuko Rwaxa who left the corporate world for jazz

    October 14, 2026
  • Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today

    Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change‑maker still inspires today

    October 14, 2026
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