As South Africa was preparing for its first democratic election in April 1994 - in Rwanda a genocide that left almost a million people dead was unfolding
Posts published in “Our Stories”
Sunflower farmer shows the way for land reform beneficiaries
Land reform beneficiary Frank Makgopela Monaheng farms bonsmara cattle and sunflower. He has built up the farm into a thriving commercial enterprise by reinvesting his profits into the business, using the funds to buy machinery to improve production.
Makgato’s bioscope project ignites storytelling culture in youth
IN a world where young people are often discouraged from pursuing their creative passions, Chepape Makgato is breaking the mould by using art as a…
Road kill and a feast for some
In conversation with Bulelwa Mabasa – the legal brains behind My Land Obsession
The decolonization of tertiary education is not necessary only in the legal space. Decolonization to me, is about teaching, preparing and producing intellectuals, professionals and academics that will have not only thoroughly engaged with their subjects, but who are going to be placed in a position to transform our country and to form part of solutions that will find meaning and relevance in the South African context. For instance, in my space which is land reform, I find that most law schools do not have land reform as a stand-alone and focused subject.
Miners Bodies exhibition exposes deadly legacy of gold mining
The Miners Bodies exhibition recently opened at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. KOENA MASHALE graced the event and reports on the challenges faced by former…
With strings attached – in memory of malombo music pioneer Philip Tabane
Malombo music pioneer and master guitarist and composer Philip Tabane would have turned 83 years old today. LUCAS LEDWABA pays tribute to the fallen genius who was born on 24 March 1940
Siyaya ePitoli
Burning out unemployment through Working on Fire
LIMPOPO resident Lucy Mannatsa was confronted with the challenge facing many youths completing her matric – she had no financial means to continue with her…
Another jewel to legendary Magubane’s photographic crown
“Photography has always been the great love of my father’s life. He went about his business with great stubbornness and determination. And no one could dissuade him from taking his pictures, for he always had some kind of trick that he used to disguise himself in places where his camera was forbidden.









