The Place Of Sara Baartman At UCT
The label “Hottentot Venus†continues to haunt our memory of Sara Baartman. This moniker, used in Jean Reaux’s posters to advertise the exhibit of...
Do South Africans want more local music on their radios?
Last week, the SABC announced that it will start playing 90% local music across all its radio stations, a decision which was welcomed by...
‘Jozi Gold’ Documentary Examines The Dark Heart Of Mining In SA
Mining activities have wreaked havoc across South Africa, in a variety of communities. Big companies come to the communities, mine the land, and then...
“As A Starter Farmer, I Only Had Curiosity.”
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A 26-year-old commercial farmer from KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal says she wishes all young people could venture into farming. Ayanda Zulu, who specialises...
In Memory of Hugh Masekela: our 5 favourite songs
Legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela passed away on Tuesday morning after a long battle with prostate cancer. The musician had an impact on many...
5 more racist ads that will make you go WTF
People are freaking out over a Chinese laundry detergent ad – and rightfully so, because it's kind of explicitly racist. But, sadly, it's not...
21-Year-Old Entrepreneur: ‘I Started My Business With No Funds’
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Avthar Aniruth, a 21-year-old Durban entrepreneur, was recently featured in the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. The founder and CEO of...
We Cannot Deal! Trevor Noah and Lupita Nyong’o Are Teaming Up
On Wednesday, Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o (a literal queen in our view) announced that she would be acting in, and producing a feature...
Toya Delazy spills the tea on voicing the first black Powerpuff...
If you haven’t heard about it yet, Cartoon Network has a brand new Powerpuff Girl, who is black and voiced by none other than...
Musician Kabelo Motlhomi On How He Fell In Love With The...
Playing the violin takes time, hard work and of course, money. Violinist Kabelo Motlhomi (31) can attest to this. But it's a beautiful instrument...
Squid Game is a merry-go-round of horrors (Spoiler-free review)
Netflix’s Squid Game was watched by 111 million users in its first 28 days. The deadly show is a far-cry from the glitz and...
Huda Fahmy Uses Comics To Tackle Islamophobia
Huda Fahmy is a cartoonist who is using her Instagram platform to create cartoons about her daily experiences of being a Muslim women in...
‘Zulu Wedding’ Director Eager For South Africans To See Movie
The Zulu Wedding is finally releasing in cinemas. The movie’s release has been delayed many times in the past two years. The movie is...
The Daily Show’s newest writer: who is David Kibuuka?
On Thursday, Comedy Central announced that local comedian David Kibuuka will be joining The Daily Show as a staff writer. The 34-year-old comedian will...
Steinkopf artist Granville Cloete captures the Namaqualand’s essence
Granville Cloete is an artist from Steinkopf in the Northern Cape. He began focusing on his art soon after school. He is self-taught and...
What are the transformation targets of SA sports?
Another year and the same battle continues. Transformation. Some think it's a waste of time, others think it's "reverse racism". Others still, like Afriforum...
We’re Loving Cassper Nyovest’s World Cup Song
South African hip hop star Cassper Nyovest collaborated with international artist Jason Derulo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Coca-Cola anthem - and the...
In Her Own Words: Mam’ Nomhle Nkonyeni Reflects On Her Career
Legendary award-winning actress, Mam’ Nomhle Nkonyeni has passed away at the age of 77, after a resilient career spanning 50 years. In a TEDx...
Comic Con Africa – South Africa is Just the Beginning
On Tuesday afternoon, a huge announcement was teased by Telkom’s VS Games, an independent South African gaming brand. This is causing massive anticipation in...
The CC’d Collective’s Response To Participating Unwittingly In Israeli-Funded Cultural Activities
As awareness of Israel's oppression of Palestinians grows, more and more artists from across the world are joining the cultural boycott. Support for the...
