Stephanie Kemp goes down memory lane recollecting her days at the University of Cape Town during the 1960s, her experience with Communists, and signing up with the South African Communist Party.
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An ode to Eskom
As South Africa grapples with some of the worst load shedding yet, senior journalist Nthele Motsepe reminisces about a simpler time before our collective dependency on Eskom.
Book extract: Land of My Ancestors
In this poignant book, author Botlhale Tema reflects on her fascinating past, growing up in Welgeval. Her poetic language paints a picture we all want and need to see.
KZN could have two kings as amaHlubi launch court challenge
The core of their battle is to reclaim their identity, land, and language.
Community’s long struggle against Anglo pays off at last
A rural community at odds with mining giant for over a decade finally moves in ground-breaking deal.
Community at odds over lucrative sand mining deals
Conflicts are arising between traditional leaders and community activists in eMthunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) north coast over a lucrative mining deal.
Anti-mining activist forced to flee amidst orchestrated violence
At least 25 people have been killed in two years as battle over an alleged oil exploration project rages on.
Chepape Makgato combines love of art and books in latest exhibition
Visual artist Chepape Makgato recently launched an exhibition honouring literary icon Prof E'skia Mphahlele. The exhibition is currently on at the Polokwane Art Museum in Limpopo is a collaboration with another giant of the arts, Prof Zakes Mda.
An encounter with the gentle giant of the wild
Lucas Ledwaba learns the secrets of elephants and suddenly finds himself within trampling range of one of these tuskers.
There is just no resisting the Kruger
In search of ruins, Lucas Ledwaba is bowled over by the beauty of baobabs and rugged landscape of the northern Kruger National Park.






