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High five for South African film in Toronto
The universal theme of redemption and the beloved tropes of the western genre – and the great film-making – bring acclaim to Five Fingers for...
Meet Ngozi, Marvel Comics’ first truly African superhero
The US comic book publisher and creator of some of the most popular superheroes, Marvel, has unveiled its newest project: a Nigerian female superhero...
Three female pioneers of South African journalism
Ruth First, Noni Jabavu and Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin are just three examples of groundbreaking female writer-activists who made a difference in apartheid South Africa. These...
Charmaine Mrwebi, dreaming and writing in Setswana
Unable to find books written in her mother tongue, telling stories that related to her life, Charmaine Mrwebi wrote her own – and set...
Remembering Ray Phiri, South African musician 1947 – 2017
Legendary Stimela founder and internationally renowned singer and guitarist Ray Phiri died on 12 July 2017, following a battle with lung cancer. The self-taught...
Ditshego: ‘Replace a beer bottle with a book’
The importance of reading and the impact literacy have on society were highlighted at the World Book Celebration in Johannesburg this week.
Melissa Javan
Tebogo Ditshego,...
Founders of South African online television station share insights
The founders of the online television station, Aza TV Africa, say they learned it is best to stay true to their vision of business.
Melissa...
Freedom fighters: names you might not know
Many people did their bit, big or small, to ensure the demise of apartheid. The names of struggle stalwarts such as Oliver Tambo, Nelson...
Cape Town doctor sings for the children’s hospital
A Cape Town paediatric oncologist is using his music to raise funds for transformational initiatives at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.
Melissa Javan
Dr...
A wild beard and fierce convictions
Many voices brought down apartheid, and writer Cornelius Thomas is determined the less-famous activists will also be remembered for their participation in the struggle.
• Cultural group writes own history