More than four decades after Sobukwe’s death, unresolved questions surrounding his treatment, his illness, and the political motives of his persecutors continue to echo across South Africa’s legal and political landscape.
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It’s not too late for today’s leaders to draw inspiration from Mapungubwe, which, back then, penetrated global markets.
In this first instalment of a three part series Mokgadi Mogy Mashako explores the challenges faced by poor learners who are forced to study on…
As the first light creeps over Gauteng’s gold belt, police and security officers conduct a sweep around the perimeter of a long-abandoned shaft. Just metres…
AmaMpondomise Princess Dr Nikiwe Bam carries the weight of history on her shoulders, yet she walks firmly into the future. Born into the Mpondomise Kingdom…
As dawn broke on 19 July communities around Limpopo’s rural villages burst into the streets in song and dance – to welcome more than 25,000…
"This is an exciting time in terms of access to creative works. Top filmmakers in Africa are creating world-class films. There used to be fewer of those, but their numbers are growing now."
The Departments of Basic Education, Sport, Arts and Culture hosted the 2025 ABCMotsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (ABC Motsepe SASCE) in partnershipwith the Motsepe…
Conservationists are calling for urgent reform, including a nationwide ban on highly toxic substances, following examples set by several European countries. There is also a growing push for stricter pesticide tracking, stronger public education, and real legal consequences for misuse.
“He went through the koma, and that’s it.” No explanation, no closure; just silence. Those boys who didn’t come back, the ones who died during the ordeal? Instead of being buried at home, these poor boys were dumped in the bush, far from their mothers, far from their families. No goodbye; just… gone. We were supposed to accept that.