A picture does not lie: George Bizos exuded humility
I first came into contact with his work as a lawyer during my university years while doing research on how the mainstream media reported on the Rivonia Trial of 1963/1964, … Read More
People refuse to let go of the late trumpeter as they sing Hugh Masekela’s Thuma Mina
Hugh Masekela’s Thuma Mina – (Send Me) – The People’s Version to be released today By Citylife Arts Writer The people of South Africa are have spoken. They will not let go … Read More
Are you who you think you are?
Sifiso Mkhabela’s first solo exhibition at Gallery Fanon deals with the question of identity (24 September – 25 October 2020) By Edward Tsumele Life like they say, is complex. It … Read More
Maboneng becomes arty again
By Edward Tsumele In recent months, especially just before the lockdown, there was a sense that Maboneng is somehow struggling to maintain its soul in general as what has always … Read More
Virtual RMB Turbine Art Fair extended
By CityLife Arts Writer RMB Turbine Art Fair launched its online fair on August 28, and now, according to the organisers, due to the enthusiastic support from art lovers and … Read More
From slavery to colonialism and school rules: a history of myths about black hair
“Your hair feels like pubic hair.” That was one of the first insults that someone hurled at my hair. She was a junior at my school. She would touch my … Read More
Leave black man or black woman’s hair alone: It is God given and beautiful
EDITORS NOTE And so on Monday all 880 Clicks shops were forced to close by protesting EFF members over the health group’s racist advert that they published on Friday, September … Read More