Photographer Nocebo Bucibo explores the role of photography in the production of the Thokoza hostels as spaces The post The Portfolio: Nocebo Bucibo appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Fred Khumalo’s contribution to Niq Mhlongo’s ‘Joburg Noir’ opens with a scene of five gangsters chilling around a braai The post ‘Joburg Noir’ extract: ‘Weep for Me, Willow’ by Fred Khumalo appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Mpumie Moholo (1947-2021), who passed this week, was the engine driving the success of her husband, jazz drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo The post Nompumelelo Ebronah Moholo: The first lady of jazz appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

A builder of networks and a tactical freedom fighter, Violet Molebatsi Gwangwa nurtured not only the liberation movement, but also the creative spirit within her family The post Violet Gwangwa: Natural class, nurturing brass appeared first on The Ma...

The life of blues pioneer Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey and her song Black Bottom have been turned into a film. Bongani Madondo laments its anticlimax The post Ma Rainey robbed of complexity on a ‘Negro’ path leading nowhere appeared first on The Mai...

Nomawethu Ma’Bhengu Sompeta, whose funeral will be held this weekend, was unequivocal in calling out the government for its response to the Marikana massacre The post ​No apology or comfort as another Marikana mother dies without justice appear...

Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime The post Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly appeared first on The Mail & Guard...

Allegations of racism against the Capitol Police are nothing new: Over 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Some of those former officers now say it’s no surprise white nationalists were able to storm the building The post ‘No...

A high-level probe has begun into hundreds of millions of rand spent by the Gauteng health department to refurbish a hospital that is now seven months behind schedule – and lying empty The post Covid-overflow hospital in ruins as SIU investigates ...

Digital games can provide forums for diverse groups of people to come together, which is especially important while our physical activities are restricted The post Children may benefit when parents share their digital gaming space appeared first on...