XiTsonga musician Magezi James Hlungwani left an indelible mark on a genre steeped in the proud and colourful culture and traditions of his people. Benson…
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Please shoot me, oh dear God, please do it now…
In March 2013, South Africa suffered its worst military defeat since the end of apartheid. After a battle that lasted almost two days, 200 crack…
Poor condemned to die as looters further cripple ailing health care sector
it is horrifying when the people granted the responsibility of ensuring that the health system works well are the ones caught stealing the little money that is set aside to provide adequate care for the poor
Farmers apply dodgy tactics to force workers off land
Employees forced to pay rent on houses they built as farmers seek to force them off their properties writes Molatelo Mohale The farmers’ practice to…
Big tree Sibongile Khumalo rooted in African spirituality
Award winning visual artist Khehla Chepape Makgato mourns the passing of diva Dr Sibongile Khumalo and wonders if young cultural practitioners have learnt anything from…
Ulibambe lingashoni as Gwangwa’s trombone blows into eternity
The trombone took Jonas Gwangwa to the world and made his name known way beyond the borders of his community and country. It earned him…
Gunfire and song follow PAC stalwart to the grave
ne might dare say that perhaps this insurgence of violence during the final parts of his burial was a sign that the revolution has followed the elder Mlambo to his final resting place
Jonas Gwangwa used his music to preserve mother tongue
Music giant Dr Jonas Gwangwa who passed away on 23 January used his influence to promote the language of his people MaNdebele ase Nyakatho writes…
State organs watch as mine security terrorise rural community
Security guards have shot and injured residents and police as the people of Mononono continue to be failed by organs of state in a battle…
Late BaPedi King’s vision of unity – in his own words
Late BaPedi king Thulare Victor Thulare III preached unity amongst his subjects. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba






