Down memory lane of Protest Theatre: Egoli
By Edward Tsumele The issue of migrant labour has always been part of the history of South African mining, especially with the discovery of gold, diamonds and other minerals in … Read More
South African singer Nakhane redefines ideas of masculinity
The clichéd adage “boys will be boys” has, over the ages, normalised unbecoming behaviours. It has also socialised young men into thinking that being a man could entail getting away … Read More
Q&A with DJ Sureshnie Rider of 5FM
Seasoned 5FM newsreader and DJ Sureshnie Rider prides herself on being compassionate and eager to stand up for a cause she believes in. And there are many, from the protection … Read More
Book reveals new, surprising nuggets about Nelson Mandela’s last years in jail
Twenty years ago the South African academic Jan-Ad Stemmet met the apartheid era justice minister Kobie Coetsee, who announced he had transcripts of 13,000 pages of recordings of Nelson Mandela’s time in prison. … Read More
Power of the people 1962
About Nelson Mandela’s mysteriously buried gun By Alix Jans Amandla!” called Nelson as he appeared at the top of the stairwellin the courtroom. “Ngawethu!” roared his supporters inresponse. They were … Read More
Author of Dimitri Tsafendas’ biography wins major international literary prize
By Edward Tsumele The author of the critically acclaimed book, The Man Who Killed Apartheid: The Life of Dimitri Tsafendas, Harris Dousemetzis, was awarded a major literary award in the … Read More
Candice Jansen believes in the power of photography to make the past present
By Edward Tsumele Photography documentarian Candice Jansen had to travel thousands of miles to the US to discover the work of local photographer Cedric Nunn, while she was researching South … Read More