Principled? Five reasons to boycott Pharrell
Pharrell Williams is pretty cool. He has a swag hat collection, a super successful line of Adidas sneakers, and apparently never ages. But we...
Patrice Motsepe, You Should Have Brought Beyonce To SA
Billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe paid to bring the Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona to Johannesburg this week, to take on Sundowns in a friendly...
The Feminist Stokvel’s Hair Soirée and SA’s natural-hair evolution
On Thursday night a group of grown women will get together at a swanky Melrose coffee shop to do each other’s hair.
To many, it...
Five black characters bringing much-needed diversity to the comic book universe
We're all about diversity and representation in the comic book universe, so the news that a black, female teenager will be replacing Tony Stark...
It’s not all sweet sounds in the music industry’s White Boys’...
This is the second and final part of a series by musician, Cami Scoundrel. Read Part 1 here.Â
Conversations about the White Boys’ Club erupt...
Equality Court rules that #FuckWhitePeople isn’t hate speech, slams white privilege
On 4 July 2017, the Judge Thulare of the Equality Court in Cape Town handed down judgment in a case filed by the Cape...
Ruth First 2016: Our reflections on rage and violence
The Ruth First Memorial Lecture was, once again, extraordinary. Each speaker presenting on the theme, “Rage and Violence in our Politics†produced papers that...
#Beychella Is Upon Us, Here’s How To Prepare
Coachella weekend is upon us, and as the Beyhive we are more excited to see Queen Bey, the mother of the music industry, headlining...
7 things you should know from black writers on writing about...
On Wednesday evening, writers Panashe Chigumadzi and Eusebius McKaiser headed a panel at the Time of the Writer festival entitled "Why Must a Black...
The River’s Sindi Dlathu Vows To Serve Viewers With More Unmatched...
Since it was first aired in January 2018 on DStv’s 1Magic channel, the telenovela The River has been talk of the town due to...
Should artists conform to South Africans’ sensibilities?
Ayanda Mabulu has caused shock with his latest painting, which depicts President Jacob Zuma engaged in a sexual act with Nelson Mandela. Mabulu called...
Dear 2016: thank you for teaching us these important lessons
Dear 2016,
It’s almost time to bid you farewell and our timelines are filled with tweets and statuses expressing glee at seeing the back of...
“It’s A Rare Sight To See A Woman Playing The Bass”
Regomoditswe Thothela (34) describes herself as quiet and reserved, but when the Bloemfontein-born musician plays the double bass it's difficult not to notice her....
New York City shows some love for Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu
Right now, New Yorkers are walking across a giant Ndebele-inspired mural that’s been painted across a two-lane road in Tribeca.
The mural, painted by American...
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...
Representation and Belonging: Why it matters to young South Africans
It was during my first week of orientation at university. In a place that felt strange with few people that looked like me. The...
Jeffrey Oarasib on affirming Khoi identity through art
Jeffrey Oarasib is a Khoi language, culture and heritage activist. He is a poet and rapper, and uses these mediums to elevate Khoi culture....
Giggs Kgole Is Disrupting The European Art Scene
Giggs Kgole is shaking up the art world. At just 22, Kgole has showcased his artworks in South Africa and in Europe, making strides...
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...
Bus Shelter Installations: A Moment Of Happiness In Joburg
If you've walked through Johannesburg, you might have noticed bus shelters that are unexpected bursts of colour against the otherwise grey backdrop of the...
