Category: Opinion

Mamokete Modiba, Gauteng City-Region Observatory Unemployment and the rising cost of living force many people to make a living in the informal economy, particularly street trading. While it is difficult … Read More

By Sandile Memela A CELESTIAL STAR NEVER FADES Samson Mnisi was a visual artist, a painter who was clear about who he is and why he was on earth. I … Read More

Laura Dallman, University of Florida Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. … Read More

Adam Haupt, University of Cape Town Die Antwoord is a South African band that uses hip-hop music to create a style it calls “zef”. Since it first appeared in 2009, … Read More

Jill E. Kelly, Southern Methodist University and Liz Timbs, University of North Carolina Wilmington The passing away of South Africa’s Zulu king Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu in March 2021 refocused attention on … Read More

Dominique Somda, University of Cape Town The Hollywood movie The Woman King, released in mid-September, became an immediate box-office success. The triumphs of the Agoodjies, the women warriors of the … Read More

Allaina Kilby, Swansea University Africa’s most famous funnyman and TV star, the South African stand-up comedian and author Trevor Noah, is leaving his job as the host of Comedy Central’s … Read More